Shane Victorino's Fame Extends to a Blue Ribbon in the Philadelphia Flower Show

Who would have believed that The Flyin' Hawaiian would not only dominate in the Phillies outfield, but in last week's Philadelphia International Flower Show?

In a category named Mailboxes and Lampposts, a mailbox full of "Phan-mail" for Shane Victorino won a blue ribbon for the Garden Club of Philadelphia.

The judges commented, "After the Phillies 2008 World Championship and five consecutive Division crowns, a deluge of Phanmail is delivered to Maui's #1 son, Shane Victorino. Tropical humity, sun, and lava rock, hit a grand slam of lush plant material. Conveying "high hopes" in the spirit of Aloha, 'It's outta here!' ....Love the hometown team! Go Phillies." And I say, "Way to go, Garden Club of Philadelphia!"