OTD 1980: Pete Rose bowls over catcher Bruce Bochy to score the eventual winning run in the 10th inning, forcing a deciding Game 5. 3-2 win in Astrodome NLCS nailbiter. #phillies
OTD 1965: Phillies sign amateur free agent shortstop Larry Bowa to a $1,200 bonus. At age 80, still active as a special assistant to the General Manager. A Phillies legend. #phillies
Cam Jurgens with a heartfelt message saying goodbye to Philly
“Philly,
What a ride! It's hard to put into words what these last few years have meant to me. This was the first place I ever called home outside of Nebraska, and from the moment I arrived, this city, this organization and these fans welcomed me and gave me an opportunity l'll always be grateful for.
Thank you to my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone in the Eagles organization who helped me grow both as a player and as a person. And thank you to the fans for the passion, support and energy you brought every single day. There's truly nothing like playing in Philadelphia.
I'm grateful for every memory, every relationship and every moment I got to experience as an Eagle. Thank you for everything.” 📸 Cam Jurgens
Among 116 qualifying OL from 2017-2026, here are some Lane Johnson rankings on a per-game basis (via TruMedia):
Sacks: 0.04 (1st)
QB hits: 0.08 (4th among OL, 1st among OTs)
Pressures: 0.83 (12th among OL, 1st among OTs)
1st ballot hall of famer. One of the best to ever do it.
It is extremely rare to come across a player like @LaneJohnson65. Extremely rare
In the spring of 2013, I found myself on a field in East Texas working out a young Lane Johnson. I believe he was 22 years old
All these years later, to say I am proud of the career you built and the man you became would be an understatement. A Hall of Fame career. It’s been a privilege and honor to have coached you.
I am so proud of you, Lane
😍OTD 1955: RHP Don Newcombe (.359, 7 HR, 23 RBI as a hitter) sent up as a pinch-hitter, T9, at Connie Mack Stadium. Dodgers trailed, 3-2. Phillies bring in RHP Roberts, who had pitched a complete game the night before. He retired Newcombe on a comebacker for 3rdsave. #phillies
Ahead of our upcoming MLB at Field of Dreams Game, Phillies alumni Tim Gradoville, Tim Lahey, Jeff Singer and Will Toffey threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Similar to the memorable Moonlight Graham storyline from the iconic film, the four reached the major leagues, wore a Phillies uniform and were on the club’s active roster, but never appeared in a regular season game.
😍OTD 1983: Phillies purchase the contract of RHP Larry Andersen from the Seattle Mariners. He makes his Phillies debut the following day with 2.2 innings of relief against the Chicago Cubs at Veterans Stadium. #phillies
Connie Mack Stadium (1950s)
During the 1950s, Connie Mack Stadium stood as one of baseball’s most historic venues, home to the Philadelphia Athletics and later the Philadelphia Phillies. Located in North Philadelphia, the ballpark was filled with passionate fans cheering from its grandstands. Originally known as Shibe Park, it was one of the first steel-and-concrete stadiums in the country. Legendary players and unforgettable games made it a cornerstone of baseball history. The surrounding neighborhood buzzed with activity on game days. Vendors, families, and fans created a lively atmosphere outside the gates. By the 1950s, it symbolized both tradition and transition in Philadelphia sports. The stadium remains an iconic part of the city’s athletic heritage.
#Philadelphia #ConnieMackStadium #Phillies #Athletics #BaseballHistory #PhillySports #1950s #HistoricPhiladelphia #VintageBaseball #CityHistory
On this day 50 years ago, Mike Schmidt homered in four consecutive at-bats as the Phillies overcame an 11-run deficit to defeat the Cubs 18-16 in 10 innings ⚾
It is still tied for the largest comeback in NL history 👏
Heaven Birthday, Joe Kuharich🕯️
On January 8, 1967 in the Playoff Bowl, the animated #Eagles coach became the first head coach ever to wear a wireless microphone for NFL Films.
The result was a colorful — and pretty hilarious — piece of NFL history.
Lefty Grove and Mickey Cochrane’s stories both started in Philadelphia and ended in Cooperstown.
The pair of future Hall of Famers debuted for the Athletics #OTD in 1925 and ushered in the franchise’s next dynasty. https://t.co/rxDLcGA5d8