Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_L6DQGa_TMFnwknRErUMEg',sig:'uUGZ7DprXSwupSdURGmKiO2H8RkCKXmcfMwBMQ6d988=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'520955036',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js'Chooch' is the clear favorite of fans for Wall of Fame enshrinementA couple of weeks ago here at Phillies Nation, I published a piece speculating on which non-2008 players might be worth of a place on the Phillies Wall of Fame. Fans responded by tossing out a number of … Continue reading Carlos Ruiz is the fan choice to become the next Phillies Wall of Famer
Philography series to resume with Phillies retired number legends
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'4VzBxBl2REhbAvPS_tgmUQ',sig:'Or-W3GXoYU9wbY924ZRctO-yQz2OkeHB62wgsglSSF4=',w:'594px',h:'410px',items:'482966016',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies legends Schmidt, Carlton, Bunning to be covered as 'Philography' series resumesIt was just over four years ago that I first decided to write mini-biographies about famous Philadelphia Phillies figures of the past. The effort was largely for me. I have always enjoyed history and biographies of influential … Continue reading Philography series to resume with Phillies retired number legends
Lenny Dykstra indicted by grand jury and faces possible return to prison
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'CaxfNjB0QfVh9knLf5rD5A',sig:'yZhNGz5JbbYKqnKVXSRyDtlf6RHb2GIjGTIjUIsgpwA=',w:'415px',h:'594px',items:'80475012',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsIn a decision related to actions allegedly taken by former Phillies star outfielder Lenny Dykstra back in May of this year, a New Jersey grand jury handed down indictments on Wednesday.The Associated Press has reported that third-degree charges for possession of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as terroristic threats, carry with them … Continue reading Lenny Dykstra indicted by grand jury and faces possible return to prison
Remembering the 1993 NL champion Phillies in their silver anniversary season
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'KCNUY1avQ_x70ZkmI6xDcQ',sig:'3PjirA6Qj4tul3XnKdesVcragJfRIpeXAYU1xgMv_Ds=',w:'594px',h:'401px',items:'513656068',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsDaulton was the acknowledged clubhouse leader of the 1993 NL championsThe Philadelphia Phillies are officially feting the 2008 World Series championship team this weekend.On the 10th anniversary of the historic season which concluded with that team winning the second title in franchise history, it is wholly understandable and appropriate.However, there … Continue reading Remembering the 1993 NL champion Phillies in their silver anniversary season
Marlins also feel loss of Phillies hero Darren Daulton
Darren Daulton died Monday at age 55Former Philadelphia Phillies and Florida (now Miami) Marlins player Darren Daulton died on Monday of brain cancer. He was just 55 years old.The 1997 Major League Baseball season was just the fifth in the history of the expansion Marlins franchise. The team had begun play in 1993 along with the Colorado Rockies.The Rockies … Continue reading Marlins also feel loss of Phillies hero Darren Daulton
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