The ending for Mike Schmidt had come at last. It came too fast, 35 years ago this week, in a season that had begun with so much promise. And it passed too slow over those agonizing final weeks.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1989 – Steve Stanicek
Steve Stanicek makes this series for his minimal contributions to the 1989 Phillies. He has made a much greater contribution as a high school coach.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1989 – Gordon Dillard
Lefty pitcher Gordon Dillard appeared in the final five games of his brief MLB career with the 1989 Phillies, earning an entry in this Phillies 50 series.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1990 – Louie Meadows
The position player entry from the 1990 Phillies for this series on the most random 1971-2019 players is outfielder Louie Meadows.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1990 – Chuck Malone
The only seven games in the big-league career for right-hander Chuck Malone came in 1990, making him our 'Phillies 50' pitching rep for that team.
MATT VEASEY 