August 1, 2012 – OFFICIALS at the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys and Girls Club said Tuesday that they’ll miss the namesake benefactor whose generous contribution funded a major portion of the club’s renovation.

“We will miss him physically, but his impact will always be remembered,” Director Anthony Powell said at the club, which reopened eight months ago, after he heard the news that the Flyin’ Hawaiian was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “We’re sorry that he had to go.”

Victorino and his wife, Melissa, donated $900,000 through the Shane Victorino Foundation to renovate the century-old facility at 18th Street and Hunting Park Avenue.

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