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
Phillies history in the MLB Home Run Derby
The MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby has been around since 1985, which means that the greatest home run hitter in the history of the Philadelphia Phillies franchise had an opportunity to participate.However, Mike Schmidt never took the game up on that opportunity. This despite Schmidt being an NL All-Star in 1986-87 and even elected to the team in … Continue reading Phillies history in the MLB Home Run Derby
Jim Thome elected to Phillies Wall of Fame
In the summer of 1978, having been selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame just two years earlier, starting pitcher Robin Roberts became the founding member of a new Phillies franchise "Wall of Fame", which would basically serve as a Hall of Fame for players, coaches, and other individuals over the history of the franchise.Roberts played 14 … Continue reading Jim Thome elected to Phillies Wall of Fame
Phillies Wall of Fame Nominee Fred Luderus
The Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame is a wonderful tradition of honoring the great individuals who have made Phillies baseball more enjoyable for fans of the team over its 133-season existence. Beginning with Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts in 1978, the Phillies have honored one player, coach, or other individual each season with a place on … Continue reading Phillies Wall of Fame Nominee Fred Luderus
Big Jim Thome reaches middle age
There can be little question as to the positive impact that slugging 1st baseman Jim Thome had on the Philadelphia Phillies organization upon signing with the club as a free agent in the off-season prior to 2003. As he turns 45 years old today, middle-age in a normal lifespan, it's a nice time to take a look back.Thome … Continue reading Big Jim Thome reaches middle age
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