
Episode #6
America's Favorite Mascot: Rothman Goes Inside the Phanatic's Dressing Room
For more than 30 years, Rothman Orthopaedics has been proud to serve as the team physicians for the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, the Phillies have given us a rare opportunity to go behind the curtain — and behind the suit. Meet Tom Burgoyne, the man behind our beloved Phanatic. On this episode of The Breakdown, Tom takes us behind the scenes of the Phanatic’s origin, the iconic skits, the injuries that come with the job, and the Rothman doctors who have helped keep him going. He also opens up about what it feels like to finally reveal the man behind the Phanatic — and what the future holds for one of Philadelphia’s most beloved icons.






