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The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies

The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies

The Men and Moments that Make the Philadelphia Phillies
By Scott Lauber, Foreword by Larry Anderson

The Big 50

SPORTS & RECREATION

320 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $16.95 (CA $22.95) (US $16.95)

ISBN 9781629377537

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Apr 2020)

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An extensive and dynamic look at the 50 men and moments that make the Phillies the Phillies
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Mike Schmidt, Chase Utley, Roy Halladay, and Bryce Harper.

Author Biography

Scott Lauber
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Scott Lauber covers the Phillies for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly.com. He has also written for the News Journal, ESPN, the Boston Herald, and others. 

Larry Anderson is the radio color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched for the Phillies from 1983-1986 and from 1993-1994.

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ISBN 9781629377544

Published Apr 2020

Longtime columnist Peter Botte recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge.
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies ›
By Scott Lauber, Foreword by Larry Anderson

PDF

ISBN 9781641254359

Published Apr 2020

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Mike Schmidt, Chase Utley, Roy Halladay, and Bryce Harper.
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies ›
By Scott Lauber, Foreword by Larry Anderson

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641254342

Published Apr 2020

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Mike Schmidt, Chase Utley, Roy Halladay, and Bryce Harper.
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies
The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies ›
By Scott Lauber, Foreword by Larry Anderson

EPUB

ISBN 9781641254335

Published Apr 2020

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Mike Schmidt, Chase Utley, Roy Halladay, and Bryce Harper.
The Big 50: New York Yankees
The Big 50: New York Yankees ›
By Peter Botte, Foreword by Bernie Williams, Foreword by Chazz Palminteri

PDF

ISBN 9781641254328

Published Apr 2020

Longtime columnist Peter Botte recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge.
The Big 50: New York Yankees
The Big 50: New York Yankees ›
By Peter Botte, Foreword by Bernie Williams, Foreword by Chazz Palminteri

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641254311

Published Apr 2020

Longtime columnist Peter Botte recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge.
The Big 50: New York Yankees
The Big 50: New York Yankees ›
By Peter Botte, Foreword by Bernie Williams, Foreword by Chazz Palminteri

EPUB

ISBN 9781641254304

Published Apr 2020

Longtime columnist Peter Botte recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge.
The Big 50: New York Giants
The Big 50: New York Giants ›
By Patricia Traina

Trade Paper

ISBN 9781629376219

Published Sep 2020

Longtime sportswriter Patricia Traina explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brilliantly brings to life the historic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Taylor, Strahan, Parcells, Manning, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks ›
By Jay Zawaski, Foreword by Dave Bolland

Trade Paper

ISBN 9781629377728

Published Nov 2020

Longtime radio analyst Jay Zawaski explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Toews, Kane, Mikita, Chelios and more.
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Helene St. James, Foreword by Chris Osgood

Trade Paper

ISBN 9781629377773

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise’s remarkable story, including greats like Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and more.
The Big 50: New York Giants
The Big 50: New York Giants ›
By Patricia Traina

PDF

ISBN 9781641255431

Published Sep 2020

Longtime sportswriter Patricia Traina explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brilliantly brings to life the historic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Taylor, Strahan, Parcells, Manning, and more.
The Big 50: New York Giants
The Big 50: New York Giants ›
By Patricia Traina

EPUB

ISBN 9781641255417

Published Sep 2020

Longtime sportswriter Patricia Traina explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brilliantly brings to life the historic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Taylor, Strahan, Parcells, Manning, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Bears
The Big 50: Chicago Bears ›
By Adam Jahns

PDF

ISBN 9781641255370

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Adam L. Jahns explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Ditka, Payton, Urlacher, and more.
The Big 50: New York Giants
The Big 50: New York Giants ›
By Patricia Traina

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641255424

Published Sep 2020

Longtime sportswriter Patricia Traina explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brilliantly brings to life the historic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Taylor, Strahan, Parcells, Manning, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Bears
The Big 50: Chicago Bears ›
By Adam Jahns

EPUB

ISBN 9781641255356

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Adam L. Jahns explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Ditka, Payton, Urlacher, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Bears
The Big 50: Chicago Bears ›
By Adam Jahns

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641255363

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Adam L. Jahns explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Ditka, Payton, Urlacher, and more.
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Helene St. James, Foreword by Chris Osgood

PDF

ISBN 9781641255462

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise’s remarkable story, including greats like Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks ›
By Jay Zawaski, Foreword by Dave Bolland

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641255394

Published Nov 2020

Longtime radio analyst Jay Zawaski explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Toews, Kane, Mikita, Chelios and more.
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Helene St. James, Foreword by Chris Osgood

EPUB

ISBN 9781641255448

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise’s remarkable story, including greats like Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks ›
By Jay Zawaski, Foreword by Dave Bolland

EPUB

ISBN 9781641255387

Published Nov 2020

Longtime radio analyst Jay Zawaski explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Toews, Kane, Mikita, Chelios and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks
The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks ›
By Jay Zawaski, Foreword by Dave Bolland

PDF

ISBN 9781641255400

Published Nov 2020

Longtime radio analyst Jay Zawaski explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Toews, Kane, Mikita, Chelios and more.
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings
The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Helene St. James, Foreword by Chris Osgood

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641255455

Published Oct 2020

Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise’s remarkable story, including greats like Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and more.
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs ›
By Carrie Muskat, Foreword by Anthony Rizzo

Trade Paper

ISBN 9781629377483

Published Apr 2021

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: •The Big 50: Chicago Bears •The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks 
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs ›
By Carrie Muskat, Foreword by Anthony Rizzo

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641255905

Published Apr 2021

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: •The Big 50: Chicago Bears •The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks 
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs ›
By Carrie Muskat, Foreword by Anthony Rizzo

EPUB

ISBN 9781641255899

Published Apr 2021

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: •The Big 50: Chicago Bears •The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks 
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs ›
By Carrie Muskat, Foreword by Anthony Rizzo

PDF

ISBN 9781641255912

Published Apr 2021

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: •The Big 50: Chicago Bears •The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks 
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays ›
By Shi Davidi, Foreword by Dan Shulman

Trade Paper

ISBN 9781629378916

Published May 2021

The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Blue Jays the Blue Jays. In this revised and updated edition, longtime sportswriter Shi Davidi recounts the living history of the Blue Jays, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays brilliantly brings to life the Blue Jays remarkable story, from Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay to the roller-coaster that was Roberto Alomar to Joe Carter's 1993 World Series–winning home run and the unforgettable 2016 postseason.
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays ›
By Shi Davidi, Foreword by Dan Shulman

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781641256384

Published May 2021

The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Blue Jays the Blue Jays. In this revised and updated edition, longtime sportswriter Shi Davidi recounts the living history of the Blue Jays, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays brilliantly brings to life the Blue Jays remarkable story, from Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay to the roller-coaster that was Roberto Alomar to Joe Carter's 1993 World Series–winning home run and the unforgettable 2016 postseason.
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays ›
By Shi Davidi, Foreword by Dan Shulman

PDF

ISBN 9781641256391

Published May 2021

The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Blue Jays the Blue Jays. In this revised and updated edition, longtime sportswriter Shi Davidi recounts the living history of the Blue Jays, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays brilliantly brings to life the Blue Jays remarkable story, from Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay to the roller-coaster that was Roberto Alomar to Joe Carter's 1993 World Series–winning home run and the unforgettable 2016 postseason.
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays
The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays ›
By Shi Davidi, Foreword by Dan Shulman

EPUB

ISBN 9781641256377

Published May 2021

The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Blue Jays the Blue Jays. In this revised and updated edition, longtime sportswriter Shi Davidi recounts the living history of the Blue Jays, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Toronto Blue Jays brilliantly brings to life the Blue Jays remarkable story, from Dave Stieb and Roy Halladay to the roller-coaster that was Roberto Alomar to Joe Carter's 1993 World Series–winning home run and the unforgettable 2016 postseason.
The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds
The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds ›
By Chad Dotson, By Chris Garber

Trade Paper

ISBN 9781637275719

Published Mar 2025

The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Reds the Reds. Experienced sportswriters Chad Dotson and Chris Garber recount the living history of the Reds, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Big 50: Reds brilliantly brings to life the Reds remarkable story, from Johnny Bench and Barry Larkin to the roller coaster that was Pete Rose to the team’s 1990 World Series championship and Todd Frazier’s 2015 Home Run Derby win.
The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds
The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds ›
By Chad Dotson, By Chris Garber

EPUB

ISBN 9781637275733

Published Mar 2025

The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Reds the Reds. Experienced sportswriters Chad Dotson and Chris Garber recount the living history of the Reds, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Big 50: Reds brilliantly brings to life the Reds remarkable story, from Johnny Bench and Barry Larkin to the roller coaster that was Pete Rose to the team’s 1990 World Series championship and Todd Frazier’s 2015 Home Run Derby win.
The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds
The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds ›
By Chad Dotson, By Chris Garber

PDF

ISBN 9781637275726

Published Mar 2025

The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Reds the Reds. Experienced sportswriters Chad Dotson and Chris Garber recount the living history of the Reds, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Big 50: Reds brilliantly brings to life the Reds remarkable story, from Johnny Bench and Barry Larkin to the roller coaster that was Pete Rose to the team’s 1990 World Series championship and Todd Frazier’s 2015 Home Run Derby win.

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The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies

The Men and Moments that Make the Philadelphia Phillies

By Scott Lauber

 

Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com

 

The Philadelphia Phillies are the oldest continuously run, single-name, single-city franchise in American professional sports. Founded in 1883, the team was not an early success, only first qualifying for the playoffs in 1915. Ups and downs are a part of the Phillies’ mold, but even periods of failure cannot stop the Phillies determination for a win. 1950 legends Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts led the “Whiz Kids” to Philadelphia’s first break into the World Series in 35 years. Another playoff drought hit after 1950, but the team began a turnaround in 1972, when Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton made their Phillies debuts. There was a palpable feeling during this time, at least in the clubhouse, that this golden age of Phillies baseball—the first in franchise history—had an expiration date during this time. If they didn’t win the World Series in 1980, ownership would have demanded changes and blown up the roster. Author Scott Lauber recounts how the team rallied together and with Carlton’s dominant pitching and Schmidt’s timely power hitting, the team won its first world championship.

 

The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies (Triumph Books, April 21, 2020), captures the exceptional perseverance of the Phillies as they push through the decades, bringing pride to the city of Philadelphia. Highlights include:

 

  • A heartfelt foreword from American former relief pitcher of the MLB and current radio color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies, Larry Andersen.
  • Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Mike Schmidt, Chase Utley, Roy Halladay, and Bryce Harper. 

 

In The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies (Triumph Books, April 21, 2020), Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber looks at 50 people and moments that have defined the Phillies over their first 136 seasons. Scott sets this book apart from other Phillies books, finding different points of view and perspectives that others haven’t considered.

 

About the Author:

Scott Lauber has covered the Phillies for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly.com for over a decade. He has also written for the News Journal, ESPN, and the Boston Herald. 

 

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