Jim Britt

Husband, Dad of 4, Pop of 5

[Flyers Charities & Community @FlyersCharities]

Nominate an outstanding youth hockey player for Cates' Mates!

Forward, Noah Cates is hosting youth hockey players, who demonstrate a commitment to service, strong leadership, or who have overcome obstacles, as his guests at @NHLFlyers home games throughout the season.

Recipients receive tickets and a post-game meet and greet with Noah!

Submit your pick here: https://t.co/lVTduIoW8Q

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@MikeSielski @JasonKelce Philadelphia loves Authentic. Posturing & Performative might be entertaining for a bit but gets old & slimy real quick.
@JasonKelce = Real Deal.

[Mike Sielski @MikeSielski]

The best and most important #Eagles player of the last 30 years retired Tuesday after a career of great achievement—and pain. A column on @LaneJohnson65:
https://t.co/iaXwq4cgAx

[Darren R Pang @Panger40]

@thisisffl @TonyGranato This is a much watch. Tony, and the Granato Family, are pure character. They all treat people with such respect. I watch Tony around players, people, and am amazed at his ability to be so kind, humble and observant. He’s special. The Granato Family is unreal. Enjoy. ❤️

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@MikeSielski 😂😂😂

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@BSmithFlyers You need a Senior Intern? I’ll bring the coffee & snacks… 😉😎

[Flyers Charities & Community @FlyersCharities]

As we drop the puck on a new season, we're starting the countdown to one of our favorite, time-honored traditions. Join us for the 50th Anniversary of the Flyers Charities Carnival on February 28, 2027!

Celebrate five decades of unforgettable memories, fan experiences, and giving back with your favorite Flyers players and fellow fans.

Drop your photos and memories in the comments! 📸🎡💭

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@Buccigross @MikeFarrellESPN Been around the game since the mid-60’s, and this overwhelmed me with magical memories from frozen creeks & ponds through Lord Stanley’s Cup. Tremendously well done! 👏👏👏

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

This brings back magical memories, and sets us up for an exciting leap into the newest season. Is it dusty in here?

[BucciOT.Com @Buccigross]

My eyes were wet from start to finish. I thought of being little in a big world & watching my son's first tries at this mad game. ESPN's Open to the NHL season is beautiful. I didn't expect to cry today-this is stunning. There's nothing like this sport. We at ESPN love the sport as you do. ❤️ Enjoy.

[Shibe Vintage Sports @ShibeSports]

Happy 101st birthday to our friend, former Phillies and A’s pitcher Bobby Shantz.

Bobby is the oldest living former MVP and the last surviving Philadelphia A’s player.

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@RealGlenMacnow Simply, a magical moment that will last forever… ❤️

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@JoyOnBroad A magical moment that will last forever… ❤️

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@jasonmyrt Simply, a magical moment that will live forever… ❤️

[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ @baseballhall]

The Hall of Fame remembers Bill Giles, who passed away Friday at the age of 92.

The longtime executive and son of Hall of Famer Warren Giles guided the Phillies to World Series titles in 1980 and 2008, plus three additional NL pennants, as a team president and chairman.

[Jason @GutterTheGreat]

Oldest living MVP.
Oldest living World Series champion.
Last remaining member of the Philadelphia A's.
Last player who debuted in the 40s.
Last player managed by Connie Mack.

This deserves a huge mention @MLB

[Philadelphia Phillies @Phillies]

Bill Giles, Phillies chairman emeritus and long-time club executive, passed away at his home in Gladwyne, Pa., this afternoon. He was 92 years old.

Known for his immense contributions to the Phillies, City of Philadelphia and Major League Baseball, Giles began his Phillies career in 1969 as vice president, business operations, and was promoted to executive vice president three years later. In 1981, he organized a group that purchased the club, serving as president until 1997 and then chairman before being named chairman emeritus in 2015.

Giles was instrumental in opening Veterans Stadium, and later Citizens Bank Park, drawing fans with clever marketing ideas, including the creation of the legendary Phillie Phanatic. He expertly balanced the business and baseball needs of the club, which won two National League East titles and National League pennants during his time as president.

As one of Philadelphia’s more civically involved citizens, Giles served on several boards for various organizations, some of which included the Philadelphia Convention and Tourism Bureau, Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Sports Congress, Police Athletic League and Salvation Army. He was also a past president of the Boy Scouts of America and Corporate Alliance for Drug Education.

Giles, the son of former National League president Warren C. Giles, was named honorary president of the NL in 2001 and was a recipient of the Bud Selig Executive Leadership Award for lifetime achievement in baseball in 2010. He was part of a council that expanded the league to 30 teams, incorporated interleague play and re-structured the playoff format with a wild card slot, among other significant contributions.

Born in Rochester, N.Y., in 1934, Giles began his baseball career as a teenager working various jobs in the Cincinnati Reds’ public relations department. He went on to advance his career in Houston, serving as traveling secretary, publicity director and promotions director before joining the Phillies following the 1969 season.

Reflecting on his life in the game, Giles authored the book Pouring Six Beers at a Time: And Other Stories from a Lifetime in Baseball and co-authored another on the business of baseball, titled Bill Giles and Baseball. In 1999, the Phillies established the Bill Giles Award to honor minor league players who share the same attributes as the namesake: a love and respect for the game of baseball, an outstanding work ethic and pride in being a member of the Phillies organization.

Giles was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and is survived by his three sons, Michael, Joseph and Christopher, and eight grandchildren, Lowell, Will, Caroline, Dana, Molly, Max, Eliza and Warren.

Details on funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

[Mike Sielski @MikeSielski]

The key thing to remember about the @BostonGlobe's lesbian COVID bar story & @PabloTorre's look at Tim Tebow's connection to a Christian "scam" is that my book "Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of ROCKY" is available for preorder now & hits stores Nov. 10.

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@GlobeBobRyan @VinnysCorner1 I’m a Philly kid who worked in Boston from ‘78-‘86. The guys at work shared Celtics, Bruins, & Red Sox season tickets. I’m forever grateful they always saved Sixers-Celtics games for me. I was also there when Walton was introduced to the Garden fans - truly magical times.

[Gritty @GrittyNHL]

tomorrows my bday and not enough ppl are talking about it

[Jim Britt @JTBritt]

@bkdefend Sorry for your loss, Billy - may he rest in peace.