Photos | Rich Westcott

Rich presents THE 2020 PSWA's Native Daughter Award to Natasha Cloud, a star player with the WNBA champion Washington Mystics.

Rich presents Cincinnanti Reds third baseman Todd Frazier the Native Son Award at the Philadelphia Sports Writers' 111th annual banquet.

Philadelphia's Jahri Evans, star offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints, got the Native Son Award from Rich at the PSWA's 2016 banquet.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle was presented the PSWA's Native Son Award by Rich at the 2019 banquet.

At the 2018 banquet of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Assn, Rich presented the Native Son Award to Philadelphian and former Villanova star Kyle Lowry, a 12-year NBA veteran and leading player on the Toronto Raptors.

American League Rookie of the Year Andrew Bailey of the Oakland Athletics is presented with the Native Son Award by Rich at the PSWA 2010 Banquet.

At the 2010 Philadelphia Sports Writers' Association banquet President Jeff Ash presented Rich with the Good Guy Award which goes each year to a member who has served the organization "above and beyond the call of duty".

Rich Westcott, past President of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association presents Jimmy Rollins with his Special Achievement Award at the 2013 Annual Banquet.

PSWA president Rich Westcott presents Roy Halladay with his 2009 Cy Young Award.

Rich and NFL Quarterback Matt Ryan talk about their days at Penn Charter.

Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis was a keynote speaker at the PSW Banquet.

Rich presents the Native Son Award to world featherweight boxing champion Jason Sosa at the 2017 Philadelphia Sports Writers Assn. banquet.

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino joined Rich at the 2011 PSWA banquet.

Ted Williams was a great interview for Rich, joined here by his old friend Don Paine.

Famous baseball comedian Max Patkin and Rich were good friends.

Rich interviews Dick Sisler, who hit the greatest home run in Phillies history, a blast that gave the Whiz Kids the pennant in 1950.

Dick Allen and Rich always had a good time when they got together.

Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts had an important point to make in this conversation.

Rich was joined at a book-signing by former Philadelphia Athletics
pitcher Bobby Shantz, the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1952.

Playing with the Whiz Kids was one of Rich's greatest golfing experiences. Members of the 1950 Phillies included golfers (from left) Stan Lopata, Andy Seminick, Bubba Church, and Putsy Caballero (who came along for the ride).

Two-time American League batting champ Mickey Vernon was the subject of
one of Rich's books.

Rich and long-time friend Danny Litwhiler, the first outfielder ever to
go a full season with no errors.

Mickey Vernon, former Eagles lineman Jon Runyan, and Jack Klotz formed an All-Star lineup for Rich.

It was a great experience to be with Phillies all-time greats, Dick Allen and Robin Roberts.

Being at the right place at the right time
helped Rich check out the 1993 Phillies celebrate 1993 pennant clincher.
pennant-clinching celebration