Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'4sHJ0gwRRO9fSQTm12aaUA',sig:'rJhB3KuOCdPM1CyoHP62745RyVVuyVZT3n3J8QRyoUg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'460556957',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsSchilling (R) has already joined Schmidt (L) and Carlton (C) in the Phillies Wall of FameBallots for nominees to the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class were received this past week by eligible voters with the Baseball Writers Association of America.There are 35 players on the ballot this year. That total includes 15 … Continue reading 11 with connections to the Phillies have a 2019 shot at the Baseball Hall of Fame
Today’s Game Era nominates Charlie Manuel to their Hall of Fame ballot
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9y2qPhtDQdZybQEGI6Kc1Q',sig:'fhf3bDauPmmLhDe2UPH35k_eqJrC-L8xmc2nAV6G0Bk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'170451932',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsManuel managed the Cleveland Indians and the Phillies to a combined 1,000 winsThe Baseball Hall of Fame “Today’s Game Era” committee announced their ballot today for individuals to be considered for enshrinement in the 2019 class at Cooperstown. Named as one of the 10 nominees was former Philadelphia … Continue reading Today’s Game Era nominates Charlie Manuel to their Hall of Fame ballot
In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'B7zUcSTaTWVH_IPF6raQQg',sig:'G13udh9SJ5-JK0GXa2nR5mxXLl3C1Ks6sl2UQlpCqew=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'835913714',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThome (R) recognized contributions of his mentor Manuel (L) at the Hall of FameWhen the time came this afternoon for Jim Thome‘s turn to be formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was no surprise to learn that it would his mentor, friend, and former manager Charlie Manuel who … Continue reading In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies
My 2018 IBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
This past year marked a major change in direction as far as my baseball writing was concerned. For the previous three years, I wrote almost exclusively on the national pastime. As the Fall of 2017 arrived, I decided to return to writing across the broader spectrum of politics, religion, entertainment, and social issues. Baseball is … Continue reading My 2018 IBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
Chase Utley continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume
Chase Utley continues adding to his Hall of Fame resumeIn the bottom of the 8th inning on Friday night at Dodgers Stadium, Chase Utley added yet another milestone to his growing Baseball Hall of Fame resume.Utley drove a 91 mph fastball from Kansas City Royals reliever Neftali Feliz off the base of the center field wall. As … Continue reading Chase Utley continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume
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