Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies’ history can attest to all that it has done a lot for baseball today. Philadelphia Phillies started as a team way back in 1890, the oldest in any Professional Sports franchise in the US. The name was formerly Yankees Quarkers but was renamed by their hall of fame manager, Harry Wright.

Over the years, Philadelphia Phillies baseball is considered mediocre in its performance. However, continuous support by constant sales of Philadelphia Phillies tickets finally led to the 1980 NLCS Houston Astros/Philadelphia Phillies championship game where they eventually won. Philadelphia Phillies went on to win their first World Series in 1980. One pinnacle of the team was also their four trips to the World Series (1915, 1950, 1983 and 1993) wherein they failed to win.

A typical Philadelphia Phillies schedule for the year starts with the spring training with all its active players. Philadelphia Phillies spring training gives them preparation for the regular season which starts every April. The Philadelphia Phillies official spring training gives a glimpse of what will happen in the season and who may make an impact in a game. A classic example is 1939 Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bill Hoffman who took part for spring training only to sit for most of the season. Drafted in the same year, he is infamous for playing only three games for the Philadelphia Phillies in his entire career.

Currently, the Philadelphia Phillies’ home park is the Citizens Bank Park since 2004. There's a story about the Phillies’ stadium was when they were still using the Baker Bowl in 1920s. There was a sign in the Philadelphia Phillies wall border that says “All the Phillies use Lifebouy” and someone actually added a prank by adding the words “and they still stink”. Imagine.

The current Philadelphia Phillies logo was created in 1992 but the design is only a variation of the 1944 logo. The team color is red and white which shows in the Philadelphia Phillies red satin jacket. Many Philadelphia Phillies logos, colors and uniforms were introduced but fans called for a more traditional colors and logos.

The 2007 Philadelphia Phillies have geared up for the challenges of the season. The team’s schedule is available in the stadium and online. People from Philadelphia and neighboring cities follow this traditionally laden team online, through television, radio and printed materials. Tickets are available in the stadium but most of the discount Philadelphia Phillies tickets can be purchased online.