FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Arizona For Super Bowl XLIX
January 24 2015 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Iconic Tiffany & Co.-Designed Trophy
Delivered to NFL Experience Prior to the Big Game
As players, fans and coaches head to Arizona for Super Bowl
XLIX, one special guest of honor arrived today via FedEx. As the
Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL and the Super Bowl,
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) ensured the safe and on-time delivery of
the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the NFL Experience Engineered by GMC,
marking a milestone in the festivities surrounding The Big
Game.
“Every day, more than 300,000 FedEx team members around the
world pack, ship and deliver a wide variety of precious items for
our customers,” said Patrick Fitzgerald, senior vice president,
Integrated Marketing and Communications. “Today, we are honored to
play a role in commemorating this marquee sporting event with the
delivery of another iconic and precious item, the Vince Lombardi
Trophy, to Arizona in time for Super Bowl XLIX.”
The historic trophy, which was handcrafted by artisans at
Tiffany & Company, 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
XLIX’ along with the NFL shield.
Richard Bauer, a Phoenix-area resident and FedEx Express courier
for 17 years, made the final delivery to NFL Experience with the
help of former NFL player and Super Bowl XXXIV champion Torry Holt.
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, which tracked its location, as well
as environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
SenseAware also monitored for light detection, which would indicate
if the package was opened before its arrival in Phoenix.
Throughout the week, fans visiting Phoenix can get up-close and
personal with the trophy at NFL Experience, pro football's
interactive theme park at the Phoenix Convention Center. On Sunday,
Feb. 1, it will be awarded to either the Seattle Seahawks or the
New England Patriots, commemorating a Super Bowl championship for
the 2014 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
Arizona before it is awarded to the Super Bowl XLIX 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 $47 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 more than 300,000
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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