Some of the more notable names lost to our game this year were Hall of Famers Dave Parker and Ryne Sandberg...we also lost legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster and one of baseball’s most recognizable personalities, Bob Uecker.
Major League Baseball Home Run Derby
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr is the only three-time winner of the Homer Run Derby, taking the crown in 1994 and then in both 1998 and 1999 as a member of the Seattle Mariners.
What if the 1980’s Phillies had stood pat?
What if the post-1980 Philadelphia Phillies had stayed pat for the most part? What if most of the trades made by general manager Paul Owens had not been considered or consummated?
Phillies 50: Forgotten 1997 – Edgar Ramos
The 'Phillies 50' pitching entry from the 1997 team is right-hander Edgar Ramos, who made his only four career MLB appearances in May with that team.
Pete Mackanin was the right man at the right time in Phillies rebuild
Pete Mackanin was a former Phillies player who, while not winning, was the right man at the right time in the middle of the club's recent rebuilding phase.
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