Byrum Saam

The man of a zillion words, summer after summer, just … “Rolling…

Curt Simmons

Curt Simmons left the visiting dugout and was moving through…

Bob Miller

On May 25, 1950, Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Bob Miller…

Cy Perkins

Ralph Foster “Cy” Perkins was a baseball lifer, playing…

Jocko Thompson

John Samuel “Jocko” Thompson pitched in 41 major-league games…

Andy Seminick

Andy Seminick was a rock-solid catcher who had a career year…

Eddie Sawyer

In 1883 the Worcester Ruby Legs became the Philadelphia Quakers…

Maje McDonnell

From 1950 to 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies won five National…

Paul Stuffel

Right-hander Paul Stuffel had a reputation as one of the hardest-throwing…

Eddie Waitkus

Eddie Waitkus was a slick-fielding first baseman who in an…

Russ Meyer

Hennery Peck, more popularly known as Peck’s Bad Boy, was a…

Ken Silvestri

Looking at Ken Silvestri's major-league statistics could leave…

Jackie Mayo

In the outfield, Jack Mayo was an excellent fielder, smooth,…

Robin Roberts

From 1950 to 1955, Robin Roberts was the top right-hander in…

Dick Whitman

Dick Whitman’s life was described by his brother-in-law Bob…

Steve Ridzik

Three days before World War II ended, Philadelphia Phillies scout…

Bill Nicholson

Real Cubs fans never called him Swish. To them he was Big Bill,…

Dick Sisler

Dick Sisler, who hit the most famous home run in Phillies history,…