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Photos and video from the 2008 Phillies World Series Parade

On this day 10 years ago, people across the Delaware Valley woke up to a crisp Halloween morning, not too unlike today. ...

Athletics Weekend at Shibe Vintage Sports

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Philadelphia Athletics Weekend at Shibe Vintage Sports

An invitation from our friends at Shibe Vintage Sports… The Athletics are back in Philadelphia! The Oakland A’s and the Philadelphia Phillies...

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History Behind The Philadelphia Stars

Under the tutelage of Ed Bolden, the Philadelphia Stars were founded in 1933 and entered Negro League baseball. Bolden was a postal...

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Blast from the past: Art Mahaffey strikes out 17 in 1961

Phillies fans very recently saw firsthand what it’s like for a pitcher to strike out 16 guys batters in a game. Back...

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Phirst Phillies: Reach’s Quakers open National League season

“Phirst Phillies” is a series of stories about the earliest days of professional baseball in Philadelphia, by Lawrence Knorr. *** Way back...

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Phillies History Flashback: Rooftop bleachers not just for Chicago

This Phillies history post is sponsored by Shibe Vintage Sports. Check them out for the latest throwback sports apparel! *** The remastered photo...

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Learning from the mistakes of 1997

Andrew McCutchen. J.D. Martinez. Mike Trout. Potentially high-priced outfielders the Phillies could nab in a trade. Yoenis Cespedes. Jose Bautista. Matt Holliday....

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Phillies History Flashback: An owner suspended for life

This Phillies history post from Philly Sports History is sponsored by Shibe Vintage Sports. Check them out for the latest throwback sports apparel!...