Larry ShenkRemembering Veterans“Philadelphia City Council in 1970 chose Veterans Stadium as the name for the city’s new sports facility. Veterans Stadium opened April 10…Jun 6Jun 6
Larry ShenkinPhillies InsiderTriple Play Among May 1964 HighligtsWhen the Phillies woke up on the morning of May 1, they were in first place. Only the sixth time since 1900….1900, 1911, 1915, 1916 and…May 30May 30
Larry ShenkinPhillies InsiderPhillies Open New Home, 1887A BIG DAY FOR BASEBALL: PHILADELPHIANS CROWD THE NEW GROUNDSApr 301Apr 301
Larry ShenkinPhillies InsiderApril 1964 Rerun“This team is capable of winning 92 games” manager Gene Mauch was quoted in spring training. Losers of 23 games in a row in 1961, his clubs…Apr 27Apr 27
Larry ShenkinPhillies InsiderGOOD MORNING! Art Mahaffey sets Phillies K record 63 years ago. No pitch count thenBy Larry ShenkApr 23Apr 23
Larry ShenkinPhillies InsiderLooking Back at Mike Schmidt’s 500th home runAs a 23-year-old rookie in 1973, Mike Schmidt hit .196 with 18 home runs in 132 games. Not the greatest start. When his 18-year career…Apr 18Apr 18
Larry ShenkinPhillies InsiderGOOD MORNING! Will new blue City Connect uniforms connect better than Phillies all-burgundy ones?Twenty years to the exact date Citizens Bank Park opened (April 12, 2004) the Phillies will unveil their new blue City Connect uniforms.Apr 11Apr 11