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Author: Rick Pettine

Rick Pettine is an experienced sports, music, nature, and events photographer from the Philadelphia region. He covers Philly and the surrounding tri-state area, including Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. He also serves as the Sports Director & Chief Photographer for "Independent Philly"

Thousands return to Philly Sports Memorabilia Show

[ Photos and article by Rick Pettine ] June 11 through June 13, 2021 – Valley Forge, PA — It’s time to get back together, and after a year and a half pause, sports fans, memorabilia collectors and professional athletes returned to Valley Forge for the Philadelphia Sports Card & Memorabilia Show. Established in 1975, the Philly Show […]

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High-Flying Villanova dominates Lehigh in 16-8 win

[ Photos and article by Rick Pettine ] May 1, 2021 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats dominated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a 16-8 win at Villanova Stadium. The last regular season game was controlled by Nova from the start. Game leaders for the Wildcat’s included Colin Crowley (4 goals, 1 assist), Corey McManus (3 goals), […]

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Championship Cup Series Motorcycle Racing Kicks off in NJ

[ Photos and article by Rick Pettine ] April 24, 2021 – Millville, NJ — The Championship Cup Series (CCS) is the sportsman level of motorcycle road racing, offering unrivaled competition at nationwide venues. That competition was in full view when the first of 3 series events in 2021 was held at the New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) […]

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Villanova Football falls to Rhode Island in O.T.

[ Photos and article by Rick Pettine ] March 13, 2021 – Villanova, PA — Wait a minute…isn’t it almost Spring? Yep, but since their entire 2020 football season was canceled last year, the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) decided to play a Spring AND Fall season in 2021! Yes – more football!! Each CAA team (in 2 divisions) […]

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Flyers Dig Deep for OT Win vs. NY Islanders

[ Photos and article by Rick Pettine ] January 30, 2021 – Philadelphia, PA — The fact that we have an NHL season at all is a win – for the players, the owners, and especially the fans. (A little more on that later.) And while no fans are currently allowed in the stadiums, you can hear them […]

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