Cory Matthews, Mr. Feeny Share Joyous Moment Following Phillies World Series Victory

PHILADELPHIA—Lifetime Phillies fans Cory Matthews, 27, and his former next-door neighbor, educator, and longtime friend, Mr. Feeny, celebrated together after the Phillies captured their first World Series title in 28 years. “I remember when Mr. Matthews attempted to listen to a radio broadcast of a Phillies game during my English class. Now, 15 years later, there’s nobody in the world with whom I’d rather celebrate this occasion,” the wheelchair-bound Feeny said. “Throughout my years with Mr. Matthews, we’ve experienced some powerful moments—like when we switched places as teacher and student, or when I babysat him and caught him sneaking into an R-rated movie, or when I got sick because Cory wished I would get sick, prompting him to feel guilty about it—but this is the first time we can experience happiness together as Phillies fans.” After their celebration, Matthews and Feeny shared a quiet, solemn moment to remember that Matthews’ best friend Shawn Hunter would have been celebrating with them had he not passed away in a motorcycle accident last year.