On May 29, 1989 the greatest player in Philadelphia Phillies history, third baseman Mike Schmidt, suddenly and surprisingly retired in San Diego.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1996 – Rafael Quirico
The 'Phillies 50' pitching entry from the 1996 club is lefty Rafael Quirico, who made just one completely forgettable appearance with the ball club.
Phillies 1980 vs 2008: Right field
The final position-by-position comparison between the 1980 and 2008 Philadelphia Phillies world champions with Bake McBride and Jayson Werth in right field.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1997 – Mike Robertson
Utility player Mike Robertson is the 'Phillies 50' series position player from the 1997 club. He appeared in three MLB seasons with three teams.
1882: First Phillies team takes the field
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.
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