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SportsRadio 94WIP's Wing Bowl 20 Official "Weigh-In"

SportsRadio 94WIP's Wing Bowl 20 official "Weigh-In" at Chickie's and Pete's on Thursday, February 2nd from 5-7 p.m.

WIP's Wing Bowl 20 presented by Steven Singer Jewelers features world's greatest eater Takeru Kobayashi, 5 time champion Bill "El Wingador" Simmons, recent 3 time champion Jonathan Super Squibb and 23 other eaters in one of the worlds biggest eating competitions at the Wells Fargo Center on February 3, 2012.

VIEW: Official Odds For Wing Bowl 20

WHO: SportsRadio 94WIP's Al Morganti, Rhea Hughes and all eaters competing in Wing Bowl 20.

WHAT: All 26 eaters are scheduled to appear to record their official "eating" weight and record their age, height, and hometown. Members from each eater's entourage plus dozens of the infamous Wingettes will be on hand to cheer on their favorite eaters to victory.

WHEN: Thursday, February 2 (night before Wing Bowl) 5-7 P.M.

WHERE: Chickie's and Pete's, 1526 Packer Ave, South Philadelphia, PA 19145

WIP's Wing Bowl 20 presented by Steven Singer Jewelers will be held Friday February 3 starting at 6 A.M. at the Wells Fargo Center. The competition heats up for Wing Bowl 20 with the world's greatest eater Takeru Kobayashi, 5 time champion Bill "El Wingador" Simmons and recent 3 time champion Jonathan "Super Squibb."

Tickets are sold out to the event, as it continues to be one of the world's largest wing eating competitions. The best way to follow WIP's Wing Bowl 20 is by listening live on 94 WIP, over the Internet at cbsphilly.com or through mobile devices.

A portion of the proceeds from Wing Bowl 20 will benefit local charities. For more information go to www.cbsphilly.com/wingbowl.

An impressive and valuable list of prizes awaits Wing Bowl contestants and participants:
• $20,000 cash prize, a Wing Bowl Champion ring and a gold medal from Steven Singer Jewelers, at the other corner of 8th and Walnut.
• A 2012 Chevy Camaro from Frederick's Chevy on the Boulevard.
• A new Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Motorcycle from Barb's Harley Davidson, West Collingswood, NJ.
• Earrings and necklaces from Steven Singer Jewelers
• A day of beauty from Joseph Anthony Retreat Salon and Spa.
• All inclusive Apple Vacations to the brand new Iberostar Cancun.

About WIP:
WIP is one of the first all-sports formatted stations in the nation and programming for the top-rated outlet can be heard on 94.1FM and 610 AM. The CBS RADIO properties are the leading stations of its kind in Philadelphia and serve as the flagship stations for the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers. The station's programming is available on-air, online at www.cbsphilly.com and via the Radio.com application for a variety of mobile devices. WIP-FM/AM is owned and operated by CBS RADIO, one of the largest major market radio operators in the United States. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 130 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. CBS RADIO also owns and operates WPHT-AM, WOGL-FM and KYW-AM in Philadelphia.

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