Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWire) -- 08/23/2016 --This Friday, August 26th, the Philadelphia Soul will clash with the Arizona Rattlers for the third time in Arena Football League history for the coveted Foster Trophy. The matchup will air live on ESPN, and is sure to win the attention of football fans across the United States who enjoy high-octane, high-scoring, high-intensity action.
Pete Ciarrocchi, best known as Chairman and CEO of Chickie's & Pete's Crab House & Sports Bar, is also a proud co-owner of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football League team ownership group. As such, he is pleased with his team's performance so far, and is very much looking forward to seeing the Philadelphia Soul compete for ArenaBowl XXIX.
"It's an honor to be involved with one of Philadelphia's winningest sports franchises, and I'm excited to cheer them on as they face off against Arizona in what will be a battle between the best of the best," Ciarrocchi said. "This is the third time we'll be playing these guys for the championship, and we're looking forward to bringing the Foster Trophy back to Philly!"
A few of the team's other ownership group members, with whom Pete Ciarrocchi will be traveling to Arizona for ArenaBowl XXIX, include NFL veterans such as Eagles great Ron Jaworski, and a pair of Super Bowl winners in New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston and former head coach Dick Vermeil, as well as other high-profile owners.
Those interested in catching ArenaBowl XXIX can do so by tuning into ESPN this Friday at 7:00 PM to watch the Philadelphia Soul take on the Arizona Rattlers. For those who want to go to the official watch party, go to Philadelphiasoul.com, or click here to find the nearest Chickie's & Pete's Location and take in the action while enjoying some of their world-famous Crabfries®.
About Pete Ciarrocchi
Pete Ciarrocchi is the Chairman and CEO of Chickie's & Pete's Crab House & Sports Bar, and a proud owner of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football League team ownership group. Ciarrocchi serves on the Aria Jefferson Health Legacy Board, Board of Trustees, as well as the 3B Orthopaedic Board of Directors. He is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Brent Celek Take Flight Foundation and is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the 1492 Society. He is an active member of The Polish-American String Band. He also participates in many philanthropic ventures.
Pete Ciarrocchi Among Notable Philadelphia Figures Attending ArenaBowl XXIX