When I was about 12, an older cousin took me to a Phillies-Giants game at the Vet. I don’t remember who pitched; I don’t remember the score; I don’t remember who won. The only thing I do remember is sitting along the first base line in the first level sometime in the middle of the […]
One of the things we want to do here at Philly Sports History is bring to life old-time Philadelphia athletes who have been long forgotten by the majority of fans today. One of these athletes is Charlie Ferguson. His prowess at the plate was mentioned here before; but he was just as productive on the mound. […]
On May 11th, 1980 the Philadelphia Phillies were playing the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium. The Phillies defeated the Reds 7-3 and the top of the 7th was a historical one. Pete Rose drew a leadoff walk against Reds reliever Mario Soto. With Bake McBride batting, Rose took advantage of the rare off day for […]
Here ya go, the Phillies 25 man roster for their All Moustache team. First of all, a few ground rules: this was a moustache only affair, therefore Eric Bruntlett, Jayson Werth, and Steve Bedrosian could not make the squad. However, the players could have mutton chops or sideburns with their ‘stache and still have it […]
Just did an interview with Dr. John Rooney, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at La Salle University and former Philadelphia A’s fan. Rooney’s family lived on the block behind Shibe Field’s right field wall, and they used to charge admission for people to sit on the roof of their house and take in A’s games. This […]
A relief pitcher losing a game is one thing, but a retired pitcher being charged with a loss is something completely different; and that is exactly what happened to Phillies Pitcher Jim Hearn on May 10th, 1959. On that day, the Phillies faced the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh in a doubleheader. After […]
Former Philadelphia Stars catcher Stanley Doc Glenn passed away a couple of weeks ago. I had the pleasure of interviewing Doc several years ago when I hosted a radio show, and it was one of the coolest interviews I have ever done. I asked him if he played against Satchel Paige. Not only had he […]
Well, not so much a pic as a poster. We’re on kind of a Stars kick lately. I guess it’s just ’cause it’s springtime, and we’re getting a little sentimental about springtime football. Where have you gone, Chuck Fusina? A city turns it’s lonely eyes to you (woowoowoo).
Who can tell me who this former Philadelphia athlete is? (Post answer in comments). UPDATE: I posted it on our facebook wall and Allen S. got it. It is Scott Fitzkee, former receiver for the Philadelphia Stars.
Saturday night, when Ryan Howard moved into 2nd on the Phillies all time HR list by passing Del Ennis, I’m sure most young people said, “Who?” while most old timers thought, “Oh yeah, that guy we used to boo.” Del Ennis’s treatment at the hands of Philadelphia fans has never quite made sense, other than […]
A pic of birthday boy Dan Brouthers who would be turning 153 today. Brouthers played for a remarkable 10 different teams in his career, including the 1896 season with the Phillies. Brouthers was a 19th century giant, standing all of 6’2″ and weighing over 200 pounds, and once killed a catcher named Johnny Quigley by […]
This hilarious nugget is from a book I just ordered, “To Every Thing a Season: Shibe Park and Urban Philadelphia“: The 2700 block of North Twentieth Street was more intimately connected to baseball than any other part of North Penn. Across the street from the bleacher entrance was the obvious place for ballplayers to live. […]
