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| + | ====== Philadelphia Phillies ====== | ||
| + | ===== Oldest Same-Name Franchise ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in American professional sports, founded in 1883 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Original Team Name ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies were originally known as the Philadelphia Quakers [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Quaker to Phillies Transition ===== | ||
| + | The “Phillies” name was officially adopted in 1890 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Manager ===== | ||
| + | Bob Ferguson managed the Phillies’ first season in 1883 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Hall of Famer ===== | ||
| + | Outfielder Chuck Klein was the first Phillies player inducted into the Hall of Fame [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Whiz Kids Era ===== | ||
| + | The 1950 “Whiz Kids” team captured the NL pennant with a young core led by Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== “Phils” Nickname ===== | ||
| + | Fans and media affectionately call the team “Phils” [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== 1980 Championship Glory ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies claimed their first World Series title in 1980, defeating the Kansas City Royals [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Second World Series Title ===== | ||
| + | Philadelphia won its second World Series in 2008 by beating the Tampa Bay Rays [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Citizens Bank Park Debut ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies have played at Citizens Bank Park since 2004 [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Veterans Stadium Legacy ===== | ||
| + | Before Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies called Veterans Stadium home for 33 seasons [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Baker Bowl Quirks ===== | ||
| + | The old Baker Bowl was the team’s home from 1887 to 1938 and had a famously short right field [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Phillie with 30 Wins ===== | ||
| + | Kid Gleason was the first Phillie pitcher to win 30 games in a season [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Most Career Homeruns ===== | ||
| + | Mike Schmidt is the franchise leader with 548 home runs [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Three-Time MVP ===== | ||
| + | Mike Schmidt won three National League MVP awards (1980, 1981, 1986) [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== 2008 World Series MVP ===== | ||
| + | Cole Hamels was named MVP of the 2008 World Series [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Ashburn Alley Honors ===== | ||
| + | Citizens Bank Park’s Ashburn Alley, an outfield concourse, commemorates Richie Ashburn and other Phillies legends [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Liberty Bell Landmark ===== | ||
| + | A giant, glowing Liberty Bell lights up for home runs at Citizens Bank Park [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Phanatic’s Debut ===== | ||
| + | The Phillie Phanatic, one of the most beloved mascots in sports, first appeared in 1978 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Phanatic’s Unique Origins ===== | ||
| + | The Phanatic was designed by Bonnie Erickson, known for work with The Muppets [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Old Mascots: Phil & Phillis ===== | ||
| + | Before the Phanatic, the Phillies had colonial mascots named Philadelphia Phil and Phillis [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Record Playoff Comeback ===== | ||
| + | In 1980, the Phillies set an NLCS record for most extra-inning comeback wins [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First NL Team to 10,000 Losses ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies were the first US pro sports franchise to record 10,000 losses [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Only Batting Triple Crown ===== | ||
| + | Chuck Klein won the franchise’s only NL batting Triple Crown in 1933 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Ryan Howard’s Home Run Power ===== | ||
| + | Ryan Howard became the first Phillie to hit 50 homers in a season, with 58 in 2006 [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Perfect Game Pitcher ===== | ||
| + | Roy Halladay threw a perfect game for the Phillies in 2010 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Historic No-Hitter ===== | ||
| + | Halladay also threw a postseason no-hitter in the 2010 NLDS [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== NL Pennant Legacy ===== | ||
| + | Philadelphia has won eight NL pennants in their history [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Four Consecutive Division Titles ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies won five straight NL East titles from 2007 to 2011 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Home Run Champion ===== | ||
| + | Ryan Howard also led the Majors in home runs and RBIs in 2006 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== All-Time RBI King ===== | ||
| + | Mike Schmidt’s 1,595 RBIs are the most in team history [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Phillies First All-Star ===== | ||
| + | Chuck Klein represented the Phillies in the inaugural MLB All-Star Game in 1933 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Steve Carlton Strikeouts ===== | ||
| + | Steve Carlton holds the franchise strikeout record and won four Cy Young awards as a Phillie [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Richie Ashburn Broadcast Fame ===== | ||
| + | Richie Ashburn became a legendary Phillies broadcaster after his Hall of Fame playing career [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Citizens Bank Park Kid Zone ===== | ||
| + | The Yard is a 13, | ||
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| + | ===== Ashburn Alley’s Statues ===== | ||
| + | Statues of Richie Ashburn, Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Robin Roberts, and Harry Kalas surround Ashburn Alley [([[https:// | ||
| + | of Baseball]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Bullpen Speed Pitch ===== | ||
| + | Citizens Bank Park features a bullpen speed pitch for fan participation [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Phanatic’s Birthday Celebration ===== | ||
| + | The Phanatic’s birthday is celebrated annually with festivities at Citizens Bank Park [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Richman’s Ice Cream Bar ===== | ||
| + | A Richman’s Ice Cream Bar in the ballpark’s kid zone is a popular snack spot [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Pitch at Citizens Bank Park ===== | ||
| + | Kevin Millwood threw the park’s inaugural pitch in 2004 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Retired Numbers Tradition ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies have retired several numbers, including Mike Schmidt (20), Steve Carlton (32), and Richie Ashburn (1) [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== All-Time Games Leader ===== | ||
| + | Mike Schmidt holds the club record for games played (2,404) [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Ashburn’s Speed ===== | ||
| + | Richie Ashburn led the league in stolen bases in 1948 and 1950 [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Harry Kalas Voice ===== | ||
| + | Harry Kalas, Hall of Fame broadcaster, | ||
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| + | ===== Franchise’s Most Decorated Season ===== | ||
| + | The 1980 championship team is honored as one of the greatest in Philadelphia sports [([[https:// | ||
| + | ]])] | ||
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| + | ===== Multi-Sport Stadium Past ===== | ||
| + | The Phillies were a major tenant at multi-use Veterans Stadium, which also hosted football, concerts, and more [([[https:// | ||
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