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.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Time 25-Man Roster
The Philadelphia Phillies owe their birth in 1883 to the death of the old Worcester club. Worcester in Massachusetts had been deemed too small to support a major league team. After three seasons in the National League, the club was disbanded and the franchise rights sold. Needing a team to balance out their schedule, the … Continue reading Philadelphia Phillies All-Time 25-Man Roster
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