Book review of Scott Lauber's "The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies: The Men and Moments that Make the Philadelphia Phillies" released 2020.
1882: First Phillies team takes the field
While the Philadelphia Phillies began play in the 1883 in the National League, their first season of competition came a year earlier in the League Alliance.
First game in Philadelphia Phillies franchise history
The Philadelphia Phillies dropped a 4-3 decision to the Providence Grays at Recreation Park on May 1, 1883 - the first game in Phillies franchise history.
Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies Influencers of All-Time
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MATT VEASEY 