While the Philadelphia Phillies began play in the 1883 in the National League, their first season of competition came a year earlier in the League Alliance.
First game in Philadelphia Phillies franchise history
The Philadelphia Phillies dropped a 4-3 decision to the Providence Grays at Recreation Park on May 1, 1883 - the first game in Phillies franchise history.
In 1902, the new Philadelphia baseball rivalry spilled over to pro football
Today is Super Bowl Sunday, one of the biggest sporting days in the world. It is estimated that well over 100 million people worldwide will tune in to watch the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams battle to become this year’s champions of the National Football League at some point. The game won’t hold the same edge-of-your-seat passionate interest that … Continue reading In 1902, the new Philadelphia baseball rivalry spilled over to pro football
MATT VEASEY 