Oops! Macy's declares Phillies World Series champs

November 3, 2009 - 6:38am

(Photo courtesy of Deadspin)

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies aren't out of it just yet. After Monday night's 8-6 win, the World Series heads back to New York.

But an ad in Monday's Philadelphia Inquirer jumps the gun just a little bit. The newspaper ran an three-quarter page ad from Macy's congratulating the Phillies on back-to-back World Series titles.

The ad featured a T-shirt with the Phillies logo, the Commissioner's Trophy and the phrase "Back To Back World Series Champions."

It's not uncommon for advertisers to have two ads ready to go, but somebody has to actually has to submit an ad for placement.

Macy's ad included a disclaimer: "Advertised items may not be at your local Macy's."

The Inquirer apologized for the goof.

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies aren't out of it just yet. After Monday night's 8-6 win, the World Series heads back to New York.

But an ad in Monday's Philadelphia Inquirer jumps the gun just a little bit. The newspaper ran an three-quarter page ad from Macy's congratulating the Phillies on back-to-back World Series titles.

The ad featured a T-shirt with the Phillies logo, the Commissioner's Trophy and the phrase "Back To Back World Series Champions."

It's not uncommon for advertisers to have two ads ready to go, but somebody has to actually has to submit an ad for placement.

Macy's ad included a disclaimer: "Advertised items may not be at your local Macy's."

The Inquirer apologized for the goof.

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