Phillies

Allen Iverson Threw Out the First Pitch at Today’s Phillies Game

By Russ Joy

Published: Apr 6th, 2019 · 3:27 PM EDT

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Before Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, and underwear model Jake Arrieta took the field for this afternoon’s game against the Minnesota Twins, none other that Allen Iverson threw out the first pitch:

The crowd is on their feet! Allen Iverson throws out the first pitch with a standing ovation! pic.twitter.com/P8IZ4vgPQ5

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 6, 2019

Let’s break this down after the jump:

AI takes the field and acknowledges the crowd:

Decent overhand form. Check those pipes in his arm! Has my man been working out?

Big feelings after throwing a better pitch than Questlove:

Hugging it out with former teammate Derrick Coleman:

He did the obligatory verbal nod to the fans of Philadelphia:

"There's no love like Philadelphia love. I love these people and respect these people so much."

Same, Allen. pic.twitter.com/jJ87TtphEZ

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 6, 2019

As was the case during much of his career, Iverson started the game and Philly is losing.