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
Possible future non-2008 Phillies Wall of Famers
The Philadelphia Phillies honor the greatest players and other figures in franchise history with a place on their Wall of Fame.In 1978, the Philadelphia Phillies began what has become one of the great traditions for this now 134-year-old franchise. That summer the Phils honored “Whiz Kids” pitcher and Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Roberts as the initial inductee into the Phillies Wall … Continue reading Possible future non-2008 Phillies Wall of Famers
Chooch’s place in Phillies history
It was just two days ago that the announcement came, one that I had expected would be coming by this year's MLB trade deadline or soon thereafter: the Phillies had traded away longtime starting catcher Carlos Ruiz.I wanted to wait a couple of days before writing anything, letting the departure of Chooch sink in fully, before … Continue reading Chooch’s place in Phillies history
Jim Thome elected to Phillies Wall of Fame
In the summer of 1978, having been selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame just two years earlier, starting pitcher Robin Roberts became the founding member of a new Phillies franchise "Wall of Fame", which would basically serve as a Hall of Fame for players, coaches, and other individuals over the history of the franchise.Roberts played 14 … Continue reading Jim Thome elected to Phillies Wall of Fame
Phillies Wall of Fame Nominee Fred Luderus
The Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame is a wonderful tradition of honoring the great individuals who have made Phillies baseball more enjoyable for fans of the team over its 133-season existence. Beginning with Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts in 1978, the Phillies have honored one player, coach, or other individual each season with a place on … Continue reading Phillies Wall of Fame Nominee Fred Luderus
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