The 1972 Philadelphia Phillies were bad on the field, but a super performance from newcomer Steve Carlton and some whacky promotions helped ease fans pain.
Philography: Edith Houghton
Philography: Edith Houghton - In 1946 the Phillies added to their historical legacy by hiring the first solo female scout, in fact one of the very first female game-related employees, in the history of baseball.
The terrible trade of Jack Sanford
It would prove to be one of the worst trades in Phillies franchise history. So how and why did this happen? You have to look at the details to understand the Phillies thought process at the time. That process turned out to be wrong.
Philography: Dick Allen
Philography: Dick Allen
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