100 Things Phillies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Baer, Bill

• ISBN13: 9781600786785
• ISBN10: 1600786782
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-20
• Publisher: Triumph Books

Summary

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 Ashton, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Harry Kalas	p. 1
2008 Regular Season	p. 4
Phillies Take Advantage of the Mets in 2007	p. 6
Jim Bunning's Perfect Game	p. 11
1980 Regular Season and NLCS	p. 13
1980 World Series	p. 19
Start a Phillies Blog	p. 23
Connect to the Phillies on the Internet	p. 24
Cliff Lee	p. 25
Mike Schmidt	p. 29
Jimmy Rollins' 2007 MVP Season	p. 33
Randy Wolf's Fireworks Display	p. 38
Robert Person Owns the Show	p. 40
Bobby Abreu's 2005 Home Run Derby	p. 43
Ryan Howard at the 2006 Home Run Derby	p. 46
Brad Lidge's Perfect Season	p. 48
Pitcher in the Outfield	p. 50
Eat a Cheesesteak at Pat's or Geno's	p. 53
Fans in Philly Are Good People	p. 55
Shane Victorino Gets Doused by Cubs Fans	p. 56
J.D. Drew Spurns the Phillies	p. 58
Phillies Lend a Helping Hand in Colorado	p. 60
Ryan Howard Reaches New Heights	p. 62
Brett Myers Brings the Lumber	p. 65
Phillie Phanatic	p. 68
Billy Wagner and the Radar Gun	p. 69
Tempers Flare Between Phillies, Reds	p. 70
Aaron Rowand's Ail-Out Effort	p. 72
Brett Myers Uses His Noggin	p. 75
The Infinite Wisdom of Davey Lopes	p. 77
Veterans Stadium	p. 79
Citizens Bank Park	p. 81
Ryan Howard's 2006 Season	p. 83
Catch Spring Training in Clearwater	p. 87
Chooch	p. 88
Pat Gillick	p. 90
Smuggy	p. 93
Jayson Werth	p. 97
Go to Washington, D.C., for a Phillies-Nationals Game	p. 100
Chase Utley	p. 102
Steve Carlton	p. 106
Walking Off at 4:00 am	p. 110
Scott Rolen	p. 112
Curt Schilling	p. 115
Bobby Abreu	p. 118
Ryne Sandberg Trade	p. 120
Jim Thome	p. 122
Hitting Streaks	p. 126
Binoculargate	p. 128
Roy Halladay	p. 130
Listen to the Phillies on the Radio	p. 133
Watch the Phillies on TV	p. 135
Chuck Klein	p. 137
Ed Delahanty	p. 140
2011 Starting Rotation	p. 142
Great Drafting in the 2000s	p. 145
Mike Schmidt's 500th Home Run	p. 148
Charlie Manuel	p. 150
Larry Bowa	p. 152
Dallas Green	p. 155
Gene Mauch	p. 157
1964 Collapse	p. 159
204 Consecutive Sellouts	p. 163
Roy Halladay's No-Hitter in the 2010 NLDS	p. 165
Roy Halladay's Perfect Game	p. 168
Kevin Millwood's No-Hitter	p. 172
Cole Hamels	p. 174
Lenny Dykstra	p. 177
1993's Macho Row	p. 180
Game 4 of the 2008 NLCS	p. 183
Game 5 of the 2008 World Series	p. 185
The Drought Ends	p. 189
Create a Fan Group	p. 191
Attend a Minor League Game	p. 192
Phillies Defense 2007-2011	p. 194
Check Out Ashburn Alley	p. 197
Richie Ashburn	p. 199
Whiz Kids	p. 202
Pennant Races at Citizens Bank Park	p. 204
Mets-Phillies Rivalry	p. 206
Mike Schmidt's Four-Homer Day	p. 208
23-22	p. 210
Von Hayes and the 305-Mile Walk	p. 214
Jimmy Rollins	p. 216
Pat Burrell	p. 218
1994-2000 Phillies	p. 221
Ferguson Jenkins	p. 223
Secretary of Defense	p. 225
Robin Roberts	p. 228
The Throw That Saved Perfection	p. 231
1996 All-Star Festivities at the Vet	p. 232
Dutch	p. 235
Pedro Martinez	p. 237
Wheeze Kids	p. 239
Dick Allen	p. 242
Keep Score at a Phillies Game	p. 245
Pete Rose	p. 246
Pie Man	p. 248
Phillie Killers	p. 250
Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park	p. 252
Sources	p. 255
Acknowledgments	p. 257
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