Today: Nats' World Series trophy visits Club
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The Washington Nationals' hard-won 2019 World Series Championship Trophy, the symbol of one of the greatest come-from-behind victories in the history of sports, will visit the National Press Club at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, so members, their families and guests can get a close look and take photos for social media.
The event will conclude promptly at 7:30, when the trophy departs. There is no charge for members and their guests. Register online. The trophy is traveling to spring training later this week, making Wednesday perhaps the last chance for fans to see it before it leaves town to help the Nats prepare to defend their championship.
"The World Series Trophy is a symbol of skill, perseverance, teamwork and success," said Club President Mike Freedman, who is one of the Nats' biggest fans. "The 2019 Washington Washington Nationals reminded us all that we can play through adversity, come together, have fun, and win - fair and square. It is an honor to have a World Series Trophy on display at the National Press Club for the first time in our history and a real pleasure to share it with our members and their families."
The Club will offer light refreshments and a cash bar. There will be free hot dogs for all children with a baseball uniform, hat, or glove. No bats, please!