Open in App
  • Local
  • U.S.
  • Election
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Real Estate
  • Newsletter
  • New York Post

    Cole Hamels’ girlfriend gives inside look at retirement night in Philly

    By Bridget Reilly,

    25 days ago

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1J2LJq_0tzomPdG00

    Cole Hamels officially retired as a Phillie on Friday night and the person closest person to him gave fans an inside look of the festivities at the special pregame ceremony.

    Hamels’ actress girlfriend, Rebekah Graf, shared various pictures and videos of the day to celebrate the four-time All-Star’s decade with the organization that featured a 2008 World Series win.

    Graf posted two photos of her sporting a themed friendship bracelet for the day full of red and white beads, “Hamels” written out, his number 35, and a big bead featuring a photo of Hamels throwing a pitch.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ZWsqJ_0tzomPdG00
    Cole Hamels waves after a ceremony honoring his retirement before the Phillies’ 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. AP
    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1g0w3J_0tzomPdG00
    Rebekah Graf posted a photo of a Cole Hamels’
    bracelet in honor of his retirement ceremony with the
    Phillies on Friday. Instagram @rebekahgraf

    Cole Hamels takes confusing dig at Mets during Phillies retirement ceremony

    She also shared a photo of Hamels in the car on the way to the Citizens Bank Park and one of him during an interviewing, smiling.

    “Listening to these interviews are making me tear up,” she wrote over the story. “This man and his big heart.”

    Graf, who is best known for her portrayal of Heather Locklear in Netflix’s “The Dirt,” also sported baseball themed shoes with the thread on the heel.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3im1Um_0tzomPdG00
    Rebekah Graf posted a photo of a Cole Hamels’
    bracelet in honor of his retirement ceremony with the
    Phillies on Friday. Instagram @rebekahgraf

    Her last role, according to IMDb, was in the “The Image of You.”

    Cole Hamels shares kiss with actress Rebekah Graf in tender moment: ‘Unbothered’

    The couple has been linked since around Hamels’ retirement in August 2023.

    Hamels, 40, was previously married to Heidi Strobel, who was on “Survivor: The Amazon” in 2003 and separated in 2021.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0YXF9G_0tzomPdG00
    Rebekah Graf shared a photo of Cole Hamles prior to
    his retirement ceremony. Instagram @rebekahgraf

    It’s not clear when the couple parted ways, but they sold their home outside of Philadelphia in Delaware County and Strobel didn’t include the southpaw in any Instagram post since January 2020.

    During the pregame ceremony, Hamels had a chance to speak to his loyal Philly fanbase on the mic.

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR STARTING LINEUP NEWSLETTER

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1lExP5_0tzomPdG00
    Cole Hamels embraces former catcher Carlos Ruiz after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Phillies’ loss to the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

    “Citizens Bank, this is by far one of the best sports venues to play and to come watch a game,” Hamels said. “It’s because of this atmosphere that players wanna come here, or they wanna get on the bus and get the hell out. … Philly is not for weakness. You definitely learn that. Greatness happens when you work hard and take some really well timed chances.”

    With the Phillies, Hamels held a 3.30 ERA and recorded 1,844 strikeouts across 1,930 innings.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3R7bUr_0tzomPdG00
    Cole Hamels throws out the first pitch after a ceremony where he officially retired with the Phillies. Getty Images

    He finished his career with a 163-122 record with a 3.43 ERA.

    He last pitched in 2020 in just one game for the Braves.

    For the latest in sports, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/sports/

    Expand All
    Comments / 0
    Add a Comment
    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
    Local Philadelphia, PA newsLocal Philadelphia, PA
    Most Popular newsMost Popular

    Comments / 0