In addition to racking up the goods in the Payoff, this veteran contestant also can boast winning tickets for a special advance IMAX screening at the Franklin Institute in 2007, Sixers tickets in 1989 and even a Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club band T-shirt in 1978.
"I almost won $10,000 once back in the 1980s," Capozio said. "The bases were loaded and Garry Maddox was at the plate when my name was called. Unfortunately, he popped up, but I came really close."
Nevertheless, Capozio plans to do big things with his latest winnings.
"I have a brother 5 years younger who could use some help, so I think I'll split the cash with him,'' he said. "The rest I'll splurge on lunch at the Four Seasons - it's my favorite watering hole and hey, I deserve it."
Four others collected prizes in the Daily News Home Run Playoff Payoff contest on Saturday. They were:
Jacqueline Ruczynski, Philadelphia
Jack Johnson, Philadelphia
Bobby Stevens, Brookhaven
J.J. Winkle, Philadelphia
There were three winners during the third inning of last night's Game 4. They were:
William Laurencin, Sicklerville, N.J.
Joe Musetti, Morton
Diane Stafford, Philadelphia
The Daily News pays $1,000 for a home run hit in the Playoff Payoff inning and $10,000 for a grand slam. Contestants whose batters fail to hit a home run receive a gift pack, which includes a variety of Phillies-related items.
This season, the Daily News has paid out $26,000 on 22 Payoff homers. You can hear the Home Run Playoff Payoff inning during each Phillies broadcast on WPHT (1210-AM). Today's coupon is on Page W-26. *
