Philadelphia Phillies’ New Service Dog is Instant Celebrity – And Will Support a Veteran After Training Camp

Philadelphia Phillies’ New Service Dog is Instant Celebrity – And Will Support a Veteran After Training Camp

Philadelphia Phillies’ New Service Dog is Instant Celebrity – And Will Support a Veteran After Training Camp The Philadelphia Phillies just expanded their roster—adding a four-legged friend that’s arguably the cutest teammate in franchise history. Last week, the baseball franchise formally announced their sponsorship of Tugger, a 10-week old pup that will soon begin his training to become an accredited service dog destined to support a disabled veteran. The yellow Labrador’s name is a nod to Phillies legend and fan favorite Tug McGraw, who served in the Marine Corps before becoming a major-league relief pitcher and a 1980 World Series Champion with the Phillies. He was also the father of country music superstar Tim McGraw, who cheered Tugger’s entrance to the majors in a team press release, saying, “Ya gotta believe young Tugger’s going to be a hero.” “My father loved the Phillies and took immense pride in his service with the U.S. Marine Corps. The thought that this little pup will one da…