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Philadelphia Phillies
SPORTS FRANCHISE
Founded 1883 as the Philadelphia Quakers, but quickly came to be called the Phillies, which became the team's official name in 1889. Rebranded the Philadelphia Blue Jays for just two seasons, 1943-44, before being redubbed the Phillies in 1945. Won National League pennants in 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2008, and 2009, and won the World Series in 1980 and 2008.
National League Eastern Division.
Official Website:
http://www.phillies.com/
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
|---|
| Grover Cleveland Alexander |
Baseball |
26-Feb-1887 |
4-Nov-1950 |
Pitcher, 373 career wins |
| Dick Allen |
Baseball |
8-Mar-1942 |
|
Outspoken MLB slugger |
| Sparky Anderson |
Baseball |
22-Feb-1934 |
4-Nov-2010 |
Reds and Tigers manager |
| Richie Ashburn |
Baseball |
19-Mar-1927 |
9-Sep-1997 |
MLB Hall of Fame Whiz Kid |
| Wally Backman |
Baseball |
22-Sep-1959 |
|
Hitter for the New York Mets, 1980-88 |
| Larry Bowa |
Baseball |
6-Dec-1945 |
|
MLB Manager, Coach |
| Jim Bunning |
Politician |
23-Oct-1931 |
|
US Senator from Kentucky |
| Dolph Camilli |
Baseball |
23-Apr-1907 |
21-Oct-1997 |
National League MVP, 1941 |
| Steve Carlton |
Baseball |
22-Dec-1944 |
|
Winner of four Cy Young Awards |
| Thomas F. Chapman |
Business |
1943 |
|
CEO of Equifax, 1998-2005 |
| Earle Combs |
Baseball |
14-May-1899 |
21-Jul-1976 |
The Kentucky Colonel, MLB Hall of Famer |
| Gene Conley |
Baseball |
10-Nov-1930 |
|
NBA and MLB champion |
| Alvin Dark |
Baseball |
7-Jan-1922 |
13-Nov-2014 |
MLB Shortstop and Manager |
| Lenny Dykstra |
Baseball |
10-Feb-1963 |
|
Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder |
| Jimmie Foxx |
Baseball |
22-Oct-1907 |
21-Jul-1967 |
Seven-time All Star, 534 home runs |
| Terry Francona |
Baseball |
22-Apr-1959 |
|
Manager, Cleveland Indians |
| Jim Fregosi |
Baseball |
4-Apr-1942 |
14-Feb-2014 |
Former MLB Manager |
| Dick Groat |
Baseball |
4-Nov-1930 |
|
Shortstop, 1960 National League MVP |
| Harvey Haddix |
Baseball |
18-Sep-1925 |
8-Jan-1994 |
MLB pitcher |
| Ryan Howard |
Baseball |
19-Nov-1979 |
|
First Baseman, Philadelphia Phillies |
| Ferguson Jenkins |
Baseball |
13-Dec-1942 |
|
Winner, 1971 Cy Young Award |
| Darrell Johnson |
Baseball |
25-Aug-1928 |
3-May-2004 |
Red Sox, Mariners manager |
| Davey Johnson |
Baseball |
30-Jan-1943 |
|
Manager, Washington Nationals |
| Jim Konstanty |
Baseball |
2-Mar-1917 |
11-Jun-1976 |
National League 1950 MVP |
| Nap Lajoie |
Baseball |
5-Sep-1874 |
7-Feb-1959 |
MLB Hall of Famer |
| Cliff Lee |
Baseball |
30-Aug-1978 |
|
Left-handed pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies |
| Cory Lidle |
Baseball |
22-Mar-1972 |
11-Oct-2006 |
Yankees pitcher flew his plane into a high rise |
| Kenny Lofton |
Baseball |
31-May-1967 |
|
Cleveland Indians |
| Charlie Manuel |
Baseball |
4-Jan-1944 |
|
Manager, Philadelphia Phillies |
| Pedro Martinez |
Baseball |
25-Oct-1971 |
|
Retired Red Sox pitcher |
| Gene Mauch |
Baseball |
18-Nov-1925 |
8-Aug-2005 |
MLB Manager |
| Tug McGraw |
Baseball |
30-Aug-1944 |
5-Jan-2004 |
Pitcher for Mets, Phillies |
| Joe Morgan |
Baseball |
19-Sep-1943 |
|
National League MVP, 1975-76 |
| Dale Murphy |
Baseball |
12-Mar-1956 |
|
National League MVP, 1982 and 1983 |
| Johnny Oates |
Baseball |
21-Jan-1946 |
24-Dec-2004 |
Former Orioles and Rangers manager |
| Tony Pérez |
Baseball |
14-May-1942 |
|
Big Dog, MLB Hall-of-Famer |
| Johnny Podres |
Baseball |
30-Sep-1932 |
13-Jan-2008 |
1955 World Series MVP |
| Robin Roberts |
Baseball |
30-Sep-1926 |
6-May-2010 |
Phillies pitcher, Hall of Famer |
| Pete Rose |
Baseball |
14-Apr-1941 |
|
Cincinnati Reds |
| John Russell |
Baseball |
5-Jan-1961 |
|
Manager, Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Curt Schilling |
Baseball |
14-Nov-1966 |
|
Boston Red Sox pitcher |
| Mike Schmidt |
Baseball |
27-Sep-1949 |
|
Phillies third baseman |
| Casey Stengel |
Baseball |
30-Jul-1890 |
29-Sep-1975 |
The Old Perfesser |
| Jim Thome |
Baseball |
27-Aug-1970 |
|
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter |
| Bob Uecker |
Baseball |
26-Jan-1935 |
|
Mr. Baseball |
| Chase Utley |
Baseball |
17-Dec-1978 |
|
2nd Base, Philadelphia Phillies |
| Eddie Waitkus |
Baseball |
4-Sep-1919 |
16-Sep-1972 |
Prototype of The Natural |
| Jimy Williams |
Baseball |
4-Oct-1943 |
|
MLB Manager |
| Dontrelle Willis |
Baseball |
12-Jan-1982 |
|
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher |
| Hack Wilson |
Baseball |
26-Apr-1900 |
23-Nov-1948 |
Hit 56 home runs and 191 RBI's in 1930 |
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