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Author: Brad M. Epstein
Publisher: 101 Book
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781932530896
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLabeled illustrations on board pages introduce the players and symbols of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.
Author: Seamus Kearney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738574202
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Philadelphia Phillies, one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, have maintained a strong, loyal fan base for over 125 years. Despite historic set backs, the franchise has proven resilient and evolved into a perennial contender with consistently large attendance figures. In fact, the Phillies claim 37 Hall of Famers, two World Series championships, seven National League pennants, and nine division titles. The Philadelphia Phillies chronicles the greatness of Grover Cleveland Alexander, the remarkable career of Richie Ashburn, the perfection of Jim Bunning, and the teams of success and luster as well as those shining stars of the less successful eras.
Author: Brad M. Epstein
Publisher: 101 Book
Published: 2011-06-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781607300168
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn alphabet book, on board pages, which features words and photographs having a connection to baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.
Author: Dave Jackson
Publisher: ABDO
Published: 2015-01-01
Total Pages: 51
ISBN-13: 1629688339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Philadelphia Phillies is a beginner's history of the Phillies, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author: Rich Westcott
Publisher: MVP Books
Published: 2010-03-19
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1610600983
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Philadelphia Phillies franchise has been providing thrills and chills for its faithful fanatics for more than 125 years---with the 2008 World Series victory providing the ultimate high for the team and its city. The Phillies have boasted great legends of the game, including sluggers like Chuck Klein, Richie Ashburn, Mike Schmidt, and Ryan Howard; beloved characters like Tug McGraw, Lenny Dykstra, and John Kruk; and stellar hurlers from Pete Alexander to Robin Roberts to Steve Carlton to Cole Hamels. The team has left its fans alternately inspired and frustrated, while forever retaining their loyalty and passion through more than a century of baseball. Philadelphia Phillies Past & Present offers a richly illustrated tour of the players, managers, ballparks, and moments that have defined the Phillies of the past and of the present.
Author: Larry Shenk
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2016-04-01
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 163319471X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom when the Phillies franchise was established in 1883 and a rookie manager led the team to its first National League pennant in 1915 to the World Series titles in 1980 and 2008, Larry Shenk, a longtime Phillies executive, provides insight into a potpourri of faces, places, events, and personalities in Phillies history. He takes readers through every no-hitter thrown by a Phillies pitcher and an incredible season by a relief pitcher who became the Most Valuable Player. Read about Mike Schmidt’s most dramatic home run, the youngest pitcher to ever win a game in the big leagues, the greatest one-game performance in World Series history, the most unbreakable records in franchise history, and why the Phillies held spring training in Pennsylvania during the 1940s.
Author: Brad M. Epstein
Publisher: 101 Book
Published: 2010-09-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781607301233
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLabeled illustrations introduce people, symbols, equipment, and other things associated with the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
Author: Larry Shenk
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2014-05-01
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 162368837X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs—World Series titles in 1980 and 2008—and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose's phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the National League hits record and see Richie Ashburn's face when he heard he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Giving fans a taste of what it's like to be a part of the Phillies' storied history from a perspective unlike any other, readers will also learn about a man whose work ethic and character has made an impact on the players and staff for 50 years.
Author: Ray Walker
Publisher: Hrp House
Published: 2020-11-20
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9781953563262
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPhillies SynopsisTest Your Philadelphia Phillies Knowledge!The Ultimate Philadelphia Phillies Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia, and the Phils. You will be tested on your knowledge of mind-blowing facts from the early days of the franchise, as well as the current era of Phillies baseball led by the likes of Bryce Harper, Andrew McCutchen, and Jake Arrieta. In these pages, you will find answers to over 350 trivia questions as well as hundreds of interesting facts, including:?Who was the first Phillie to be named National League Rookie of the Year??Country singer Tim McGraw is the son of former Phillies pitcher, Tug McGraw. ?Ryan Howard appeared on which TV sitcom that featured a character of the same name??What is the name of the Phillies' mascot??The Phillies are the oldest continuous same-name, same-city franchise in American professional sports. Whether you're a lifelong Phils fan or are simply looking to hit one out of the park on MLB Trivia Night at your local bar, The Ultimate Philadelphia Phillies Trivia Book is a grand slam.
Author: Tyler Kepner
Publisher: Mvp Books
Published: 2013-03-22
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 0760342776
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHighlights the stories, athletes, and memorable moments that have defined the Philadelphia Phillies since the franchise's founding in 1883.
