Right-handed pitcher Bob Terlecki made his only nine MLB appearances in the late summer of 1972 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1973 – Ron Diorio and Dave Wallace
Ron Diorio and Dave Wallace share the 1973 pitching spot in this 'Phillies 50' series. Each had a brief playing career but Wallace became a longtime coach.
Black History Month: Top ten greatest black players in baseball history
My admittedly subjective take on the top ten black players in baseball history to help celebrate Black History Month.
Cincinnati Reds All-Time 25-Man Roster
The Cincinnati Red Stockings were one of the eight charter members of the original National League when it first formed in February of 1876.That first Reds involvement in the NL would not last long. The team was expelled after five seasons for violating two early league rules.Cincinnati opened their park on Sundays, and marketed beer. … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds All-Time 25-Man Roster
Phillies Fall Classics VI: 1983 World Series Game One
The 1983 season was one of great change for a Philadelphia Phillies organization that had achieved tremendous success over the previous decade. The Phillies had won the 1980 World Series, four NL East division crowns, and earned a postseason berth in a 1981 campaign split by a work stoppage.As longtime 1980 World Series-winning stars Mike Schmidt (33), Garry Maddox (32), Steve … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics VI: 1983 World Series Game One