Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'iweAJqXBToR-2vxShYGwUg',sig:'2awfz-rYZbbFDqeFqDzRSblEQXdn9pekdW6TUSFm3Iw=',w:'375px',h:'594px',items:'73333610',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHarry Wright was the club's first winning manager from 1884-93The Philadelphia Phillies have a history stretching back to the 1883 season in the National League.Many players, front office personnel, and others have contributed greatly to the team and its enjoyment by the fan base since that time.I ran … Continue reading Top 20 Philadelphia Phillies Influencers of All-Time
Ryne Sandberg: Hall of Famer
Sandberg became Hall of Famer with the CubsMany Phillies fans are not yet sold on the team’s current manager, Ryne Sandberg, as far as his ability to skipper a winning team. After all, his record as a manager at the MLB level is not impressive to this point.Since replacing Charlie Manuel in August of 2013, … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg: Hall of Famer
Time for MLB to lift the ban on Pete Rose
Pete Rose with the Phillies in the 1981 season Philadelphia Phillies fans who were around to enjoy the emergence of the team as a contender in the second half of the 1970′s know the story well. Despite being contenders every season since 1975. Despite three straight National League East Division crowns. Despite franchise record-setting, … Continue reading Time for MLB to lift the ban on Pete Rose
Hall welcomes the Hawk
On September 11th, 1976, the Montreal Expos were winding down the final weeks of both that '76 season in Major League Baseball and their final season at Jarry Park. The following season they would move into the new Olympic Stadium, built for the Summer Olympics which the city had hosted that summer. On that particular … Continue reading Hall welcomes the Hawk
Uncle Frank and I go to the World Series
Mike Schmidt delivers key RBI double during the 8th inning of Game 2 in the 1980 World Series The 1980 World Series holds a special place in the hearts of all Philadelphia Phillies fans, and none more so than myself. First of all, it is the only world championship the Phillies have won thus far … Continue reading Uncle Frank and I go to the World Series
MATT VEASEY 