FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Bay Area Fans in Advance of Super Bowl 50
January 30 2016 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Iconic Tiffany & Co.-Crafted Trophy
Delivered to NFL Experience Prior to The Big Game
As players, fans and coaches head to northern California for
Super Bowl 50, one special piece of hardware has arrived via FedEx.
As the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL and the Super
Bowl, FedEx ensured the safe and on-time delivery of the Vince
Lombardi Trophy to the NFL Experience driven by Hyundai, marking a
milestone in the festivities surrounding The Big Game.
“Every day, more than 340,000 FedEx team members around the
globe help deliver a wide variety of special packages to our
customers,” said Patrick Fitzgerald, senior vice president,
Integrated Marketing and Communications at FedEx. “It’s an honor
for FedEx to deliver the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy to football
fans in the Bay Area in advance of Super Bowl 50.”
The historic trophy, which was handcrafted by artisans at
Tiffany & Co., is made of sterling silver and depicts a
regulation-size football in kicking position on a pyramid-like base
that features the words ‘Vince Lombardi Trophy’ and ‘Super Bowl 50’
along with the NFL shield. To commemorate this season’s historic
Super Bowl, the iconic trophy is accompanied by a ‘5’ and a ‘0’
plated in gold that will be set behind the Vince Lombardi
Trophy.
Phil Tejero, a San Francisco-area resident and FedEx Express
courier for 17 years, made the final delivery to NFL Experience
with the help of former NFL player and three-time Super Bowl
champion Roger Craig. The trophy arrived in a FedEx Express
zero-emission all-electric vehicle, part of the company’s
EarthSmart program designed to guide the company’s environmental
commitment in the communities where it operates.
During its journey, the one-of-a-kind trophy was monitored by
SenseAware, powered by FedEx. SenseAware tracked its journey from
NFL Headquarters in New York through the FedEx World Hub in Memphis
to the Moscone Center where it is now on display. The device also
tracks environmental factors such as temperature and humidity and
monitors light detection, which would indicate if the package was
opened before its arrival in San Francisco. Throughout the week,
fans visiting the Bay Area can get up-close and personal with the
trophy at NFL Experience, pro football's interactive theme park at
the Moscone Center. On Sunday, Feb. 7, it will be awarded to either
the Denver Broncos or Carolina Panthers, commemorating a Super Bowl
championship for the 2015 NFL season.
“Every year leading up to the Super Bowl our fans enjoy being
able to see the Vince Lombardi Trophy up-close at NFL Experience,”
said Mary Pat Augenthaler, NFL vice president of Events. “We are
pleased we could team with FedEx to continue this tradition in the
Bay Area before it is awarded to the Super Bowl 50 champions.”
To learn more about what FedEx is doing at the Super Bowl and
throughout the NFL season, follow FedEx on Facebook, YouTube and
Twitter via @FedEx.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation
company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220
countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global
air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive
shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back
guarantee.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenues of $49 billion, the company
offers integrated business applications through operating companies
competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most
admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its 340,000 team
members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the
highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their
customers and communities. For more information, visit
news.fedex.com.
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