Articles.2013-TNP – Society for American Baseball Research

Prelude to the Formation of the American Association

The Jefferson Street Neighborhood in 1860. From 24th Street to where Turner’s Lane ends is the ballpark site.

The Jefferson Street Ball Parks (1864–91)

Civil rights activist Octavius Catto founded the Philadelphia Pythians in 1866.

Philadelphia, October 1866: The Center of the Baseball Universe

Did New York Steal the Championship of 1867 from Philadelphia?

“John Mundell & Co’s solar tip shoes Lead All in bright Dongola solar tip, pebble goat solar tip, pebble grain solar tip,” proclaims this 1889 advertisement.

Mundell’s Solar Tips: The Intersection of Amateur, Trade, Professional and Major League Baseball in Philadelphia

Set the record for collective team batting average for a season at .350. Tuck Turner (back row, far right) hit .418, better than all three mem- bers of the “Hall of Fame” outfield, Ed Delahanty (.404), “Sliding Billy” Hamilton

Tuck Turner’s Magical 1894 Phillies Season

Columbia Park II: Philadelphia American League, 1901–08

It was not until Connie Mack coerced him into coming to the Philadelphia Athletics in June 1902 that Waddell was finally able to harness his talents.

The Long Way to Philadelphia: The Strange Route Leading Rube Waddell To Join The Philadelphia Athletics

Philadelphia A's star pitcher missed the 1905 World Series, prompting questions about whether he suffered an injury in a fight or he was bribed not to play.

The Strangest Month in the Strange Career of Rube Waddell

Tim Hurst’s Last Call

His major league career was essentially over when he pitched for the Hog Island team in 1918.

The Delaware River Shipbuilding League, 1918

Jewish owner of a sporting goods store played a strategic role in promoting both black and white semi-pro baseball in Philadelphia.

Harry Passon: Philadelphia Baseball Entrepreneur

Hall of Fame slugger started out as a catcher, but moved to first base after the A's acquired Mickey Cochrane.

The Real Jimmie Foxx

“The Kid” always said that if he had it all to do over again, he’d have taken more batting practice —and this from a guy who would routinely take batting practice after everyone else had gone home.

The Day Ted Williams Became the Last .400 Hitter in Baseball

Became owner of the Phillies at age 33 and immediately demanded changes in player conditioning, stating, “I want the team to run morning and afternoon.”

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 1943 Spring Training

Eddie Waitkus (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

Eddie Waitkus and “The Natural”: What is Assumption? What is Fact?

Signed with the Phillies on June 16, 1953 but made only a single appearance in September and rode the bench the entire 1954 season.

Phillies Bonus Babies, 1953-57

Signed with the Phillies on June 16, 1953 but made only a single appearance in September and rode the bench the entire 1954 season.

Tom Qualters’s Amazing 1954 Season for the Philadelphia Phillies

“Probably the only Philly fan in Philadelphia who doesn’t show signs of pennant fever is manager Gene Mauch,” reported the Philadelphia Bulletin.

1964 Phillies, Fans, and Media

Dick Allen, 1976 (TRADING CARD DB)

Dick Allen’s Second Act

One of the most prominent Latino figures in big league front offices.

Fan Perspectives on Race and Baseball in the City of Brotherly Love

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The National Pastime: From Swampoodle to South Philly (Philadelphia, 2013)