Philography: Bob Boone - Only two catchers are on the Phillies Wall of Fame to date. Boone, selected to the Wall in 2005, was the seventh player from the 1980 World Series champions to be so honored.
Philography: Phillies Bios Series History to Date
After joining the TBOH staff at Fansided back in the summer of 2014, I decided that with a personal interest in history in general and now in my fifth decade of following Phillies baseball, that a regular series on the history of the team would be right up my alley.I came up with the idea of … Continue reading Philography: Phillies Bios Series History to Date
Philography: Edith Houghton
Philography: Edith Houghton - In 1946 the Phillies added to their historical legacy by hiring the first solo female scout, in fact one of the very first female game-related employees, in the history of baseball.
Philography: Granny Hamner
Philography: Granny Hamner - As the 1950's dawned the Phillies were developing a young, exciting club. Hamner was right in the middle of that excitement, literally, as the 22-year old starting shortstop for what appeared to be an up-and-coming contender.
Philography: Kevin Stocker
Philography: Kevin Stocker - He was an often overlooked but extremely vital piece to the ‘Macho Row’ NL pennant winners of the 1993 season.
