Overview
The die-hard fans' guide to everything Phillies
Compiling 130 years of the Phillies, this handbook offers dedicated information to fans of Philadelphia's favorite baseball team. Topics covered include personalities, events, and facts that every fan should know without hesitation, such as important dates, player nicknames, and memorable moments. This guide to all things Phillies also includes a list of must-do Phillies-related activities, which include visiting the birthplace of Grover Clevelend Alexander, finding the best Phillies bars in the City of Brotherly Love, and searching for the remnants of the Baker Bowl.
Author Biography
Bill Baer writes for Crashburn Alley, a Phillies sports blog that is part of ESPN.com’s network of baseball blogs. He is also a contributor to Baseball Prospectus and cohosts a local radio show. He lives in Aston, Pennsylvania.
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Most Phillies fans have taken in a game or two at Connie Mack Stadium, Veterans Stadium, and now Citizens Bank Park. Many have seen highlights of a young Mike Schmidt, and have heard the story of the team’s improbable 2008 World Series victory. But only real fans know the infinite wisdom of Charlie Manuel, why trading Ryne Sandberg was one of the worst decisions in the team history and how to tailgate Philly-style.
100 Things Phillies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Bill Baer reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Phillies baseball. Scattered throughout the pages, you’ll find some of the most famous games, players, traditions, and Phillies lore to test your knowledge including:
- The early days of the franchise at Connie Mack Stadium
- Jim Bunning’s perfect game—the first perfect game thrown in the NL since 1880
- The rivalry between fans’ Philly cheesesteak stand-bys Pat’s and Geno’s
- Unforgettable players and characters, including “Pie Man” Perez, Lenny Dykstra, Harry Kalas, Bill Campbell and Mitch Williams
- Mike Schmidt’s storied 500th home run
Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the days of Richie “Whitey” Ashburn or a recent supporter of Shane Victorino and the team of the City of Brotherly Love, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. If you want to call yourself a true Phillies aficionado, increase your knowledge of the franchise, and experience the full extent of Philadelphia baseball, then 100 Things Phillies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is a must read.
About the Author: Bill Baer writes for Crashburn Alley, a Phillies blog that is part of ESPN.com’s network of baseball blogs. He is also a contributor to Baseball Prospectus and co-hosts “Stathead,” a radio show on CBS Philadelphia. Baer lives in Aston, Pennsylvania.
