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This Day in Philly Sports History
Welcome to the ultimate rollercoaster ride through Philly sports! Each day, we dive into the current state of Philadelphia's sports scene — the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between. But we don’t stop there. We take a trip down memory lane, reliving iconic moments, legendary characters, gut-wrenching losses, and unforgettable celebrations that define what it means to be a Philly fan. It’s a daily dose of passion, history, and that signature Philly grit — all served up with energy…
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- This Day in Philly Sports History
This Day in Philly Sports History - September 11, 2023
Hard to believe it's been 22 years. Never forget. On this day in 2004 the Phillies beat the Mets in 13 innings 11-9, setting a team record for pitchers used in…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 10, 2023
Football is back! It's Eagles game and we give you our pick. Good win for the Phillies but Aaron Nola may be broken. On this day in 1980 Marty Bystrom won his…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 9, 2023
Not a good loss for the Phillies but no harm no foul as the Cubs also lost yesterday. On this day in 1997 legendary Phillies player and broadcaster, Richie…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 8, 2023
Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary (anniversary). Yes, that's right today is the 1 year anniversary of This Day in Philly Sports History. 365…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 7, 2023
Zach Wheeler didn't win Who Wore it Best but he came out and staked his claim as a Cy Young darkhorse. As predicted there is a Harden bomb that went off last…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 6, 2023
Is it time to be concerned about the Phillies pitching? The Eagles named their captains and Danny Green is back. On this day in 1952 the Phillies came from…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 5, 2023
The Phillies hung on in San Diego last night and it's back to school in my house today. Oh and there's some football game on Sunday too. On this day in 1950…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 4, 2023
Happy Labor Day. The Phills salvaged a win while the Union dominated the Red Bulls. On this day in 1983 Jay Sigel of Bryn Mawr won his second straight US…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 3, 2023
Does anyone want to take control of the NL Wild Card race? It's Deja Vu. The Eagles still don't have a punter and the Phills look to avoid getting swept. On…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 2, 2023
Is it time to be concerned about the Phillies bullepen? The Temple Owls kickoff their season against the Zips and JoJo trusts Daryl Morey. On this day in 1979…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - September 1, 2023
We are officially in September so that means football, Red October, and more James Harden drama. On this day in 1991 the Eagles beat the Packers 20-3 to open…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 31, 2023
The Angels spoiled what would have been a magical day for Bryce Harper and the Phills. The Union lost and the Eagles still don't have a punter. On this day in…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 30, 2023
Ben Simmons will always have love for Philly and if he ever gets traded wouldn't mind coming back. The Phillies win again and the Eagles don't have a punter…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 29, 2023
Are we choosing between AJ and Devonta? Reuben Frank asked the question of AJ Brown yesterday, but am I missing something? The Phillies are red hot, winning…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 28, 2023
The Phillies sweep the Cardinals and now welcome Ohtani to town this week. On this day in 1971 Rick Wise hit 2 homers and struck out 11 in the Phillies 7-3 win…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 27, 2023
Dominating performances for the Phillies and Union last night and the Eagles are preparing for their final roster cuts. On this day in 2000 the Bobby Abreu hit…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 26, 2023
Seemed like a fun night down at Citizen's Bank Park as the Phillies won 7-2. The Cowboys may have sealed their fate this year and the Union are back. On this…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 25, 2023
The Eagles are officially done with the preseason and we are in countdown mode. The Phillies open up a weekend series against the Cardinals tonight. On this…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 24, 2023
The Phillies showed great fight but came up short. On this day in 1983 The Philadelphia Arena was burned down by an arsonist. It was the home of the Warriors…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 23, 2023
What a win for the Phills. This team is fun and jelling at the right time. On this day in 2009 Eric Bruntlett completed the second ever walk off unassisted…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 22, 2023
Good bounce back win for the Phillies against the Giants last night and James Harden "clarifies" his comments. On this day in 1926 the A's and the White Sox…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 21, 2023
Tough day in Williamsport for the Little Leaguers and the Phillies. On this day in 1990 the Phillies scored 9 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 12-11…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 20, 2023
The Phillies used a big inning to break open a close game with the Nationals. The Union took 3rd place in the Leagues Cup and the Delco Little League team is…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 19, 2023
The Phillies lost after immediately giving up 6 runs after scoring 6 in the top of the inning, killing any momentum they had. On this day in 2006 the Phillies…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 18, 2023
The Eagles and Browns played to a tie last night, James Harden is back in teh United States, and the Phills return to action tonight against the Nationals. On…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 17, 2023
Good bounce back for the Phillies but is it time to be concerned with Aaron Nola? Who will play in the Eagles game tonight. On this day in 2001 the 7th Summer…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 16, 2023
MessiMania can in and ran wild on the Union last night, the Phillies dropped a disappointing one to the Blue Jays and the Sixers are officially a dumpster…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 15, 2023
It's MessiMania Day. The Phills are back in action tonight and the Sixers are officially a mess. On this day in 1990 the Phillies beat the Giants 6-0 as Terry…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 14, 2023
Tough ending to the homestand for the Phillies but they get a much needed day off today before heading to Toronto. We have another update in the James Harden…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 13, 2023
Eagles football is back, the Phillies laid an egg and MessiMania has taken over the area. On this day in 1972 the Phillies split a doubleheader with the Expos…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 12, 2023
The Phills bats exploded last year, the Sixers are playing on Christmas Day again, and there is Eagles football tonight! On this day in 1993 the Sixers signed…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 11, 2023
It took a few innings but the Phills bats proved to be the difference in the 6-2 win over the Nationals last night. It's alumni weekend as the Twins come to…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 10, 2023
What a great night at Citizen's Bank Park. Congrats to Michael Lorenzen on pitching a no-hitter, Wes Wilson for his first MLB hit (a homerun) and Nick…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 9, 2023
The Phillies split their doubleheader with the Nationals but are still in the lead for the top NL wildcard spot. The Union are on a collision course for a date…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 8, 2023
It's Tuesday and if you don't fail, you're not trying. The Phillies will play 2 today. On this day in 1903 it was "Black Saturday". In a tragic accident, part…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 7, 2023
Phillies battled to take 2 of 3 from the Royals this weekend. They have 4 coming up against the Nationals this week. On this day in 2000 Ed Wad traded Mickey…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 6, 2023
Has Trea Turner broken out of his funk? The Phillies look to win the series against the Royals this afternoon. On this day in 1963 the Sixers officially go…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 5, 2023
Not a good loss for the Phillies last night but the standing ovation for Trea was amazing. It won't but it should help to change the Philly fan narrative. On…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 4, 2023
The Phillies took 3 out of 4 against the Marlins this week and welcome the Royals to Citizen's Bank Park this weekend. On this day in 1947 Trenton native Ike…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 3, 2023
What a horrible ending to the Phillies game last night. They look to take 3 of 4 this afternoon against the Marlins. On this day in 2003 FC Barcelona and…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 2, 2023
The Phillies made some moves at the trade deadline, nothing splashy but they're probably better than they were at this point yesterday so that's a plus. On…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - August 1, 2023
It's Positivity/Motivational Tuesday and Trade Deadline Day, what will the Phillies do? They had a great win yesterday and look to put some more distance…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 31, 2023
What a bad weekend in Pittsburgh for the Phillies. The Kelly Green jerseys go on sale today and Eagles fans are tailgating the pro shop. On this day in 2009…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 30, 2023
The Phillies completely fell apart in Pittsburgh last night. The Kelly Green jerseys were "leaked" yesterday and they look good. On this day in 1995 Mike…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 29, 2023
The Phillies be the Pirates in a tight one thanks to Zack Wheeler's gem and Schwarber's bomb. On this day in 1984 the Phillies beat the Expos 6-4 with a pinch…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 28, 2023
The Kelly Green is back. The Phillies are in Pittsburgh this weekend and the Sixers provided an update on their new arena. On this day in 1895 Joe Borden…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 27, 2023
The Phillies win again against the Orioles. The Eagles kick off training camp and the Union are moving on the the knockout stage in the Leagues Cup. On this…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 26, 2023
The Phillies walk it off to tie the series with the Orioles. The Eagles have their first practice today. Nick Nurse compares B-Ball Paul to Pascal Siakam. On…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 25, 2023
A good game but a tough loss for the Phillies last night. It's Tuesday so we have some motivation/positivity. Today is the opening of Eagles training camp. On…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 24, 2023
After ending the 4 game losing streak, the Phillies enter a pivotal week both on and off the field. On this day in 2002, Brett Myers made his Major League…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 23, 2023
The Phillies blew a gem by Zach Wheeler last night. They look to avoid the sweep this afternoon. On this day in 1990 the Phillies beat the Mets the 7-4 after…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 22, 2023
Bryce looked good at 1st Base but the offense still stranded too many runners on base. On this day in 1955 the Phillies split a doubleheader with the Cardinals…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 21, 2023
Not a good series against the Brewers for the Phillies. Things are getting chippy in the James Harden camp. On this day in 1997 the traded beloved…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 20, 2023
The Phils just couldn't get it going yesterday, there are new developments in the Sixers new arena saga, and Andrew Painter needs Tommy John surgery. On this…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 19, 2023
Another good win for the Phillies, Daryl Morey spreaks, and an old friend has great things to say about Jalen Hurts. On this day in 1993 the Phillies beat the…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 18, 2023
It's Tuesday, so time for a little positivity/motivation. There was a huge development on As the Harden Turns and the Phils are back in action tonight. On this…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 17, 2023
What a weekend for the Phillies. They have a well earned day off today. James Harden is still here. On this day in 1918 the Cubs beat the Phillies 2-1 in 21…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 16, 2023
Great day for the Phillies yesterday, they look to win the series today. On this day in 2003 the Sixers signed Kenny Thomas to a 7 year $50 million contract…
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This Day in Philly Sports History - July 15, 2023
The Phillies offense decided to take an extended All-Star Break and forgot to show last night. On this day in 2007 the Phillies lost to the Cardinals 10-2, for…
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This Day in Phillies Sports History - July 14, 2023
The Phillies are back! On this day in 1988 the Phillies lost to the Astros 7-5 but Mike Schmidt hit is 537th career homerun, passing Mickey Mantle for 7th…