The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.
1978 – The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.
Steve Carlton wins his second National League Cy Young Award
On November 2, 1977, receiving 17 of the 24 first-place votes, Steve Carlton wins his second National League Cy Young Award over Tommy John. The Philadelphia Phillies’ ace posted a record of 23-10 with 198 strikeouts and a 2.64 ERA, helping the club to their second straight NL East title. Game ticket & learn…
Los Angeles Dodgers catch lightning in a bottle and score 3 in 9th to beat Philadelphia in NLCS
1977 – Down 5 – 3 to the Philadelphia Phillies with two outs in the 9th inning in Game 3 of the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers catch lightning in a bottle. Pinch-hitter Vic Davalillo beats out a two-strike drag bunt and Manny Mota follows with a pinch-hit long double. Los Angeles eventually pulls out a 6 – 5 victory.
Montreal ends the Phillies’ 13-game win streak with a bang, winning 13 – 0. Stan Bahnsen is the winner over Steve Carlton. The 13 games is a club record for this century: three times in the 19th Century the club won 16 straight.
Montreal ends the Phillies’ 13-game win streak with a bang, winning 13 – 0. Stan Bahnsen is the winner over Steve Carlton. The 13 games is a club record for this century: three times in the 19th Century the club won 16 straight.
Mike Schmidt charged Bruce Kison after getting hit in the back
test July 8, 1977 – At Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburg Pirate pitcher Bruce Kison. gives up a three homerun to Garry Maddox that broke a 3-3 tie giving the Phillies a 6-3 lead in the 7th inning. After getting Larry Bowa to ground out, Kison hits future Hall of famer and 3 Time MVP Mike Schmidt …
Phillies beat the Reds in Grand Fashion
The Phillies outslug the Reds, 15 – 9, at Veterans Stadium. Joe Hoerner makes his debut with the Reds, handing out an intentional walk and then a grand slam to Larry Bowa.
In the 11th inning at Veterans Stadium, Rick Joseph hits a walk-off grand slam in the Phillies’ 8-4 victory over the Dodgers. Two batters are walked intentionally by Ron Perranoski to face the weak hitting Philadelphia pinch hitter, who responds with his first career home run, which will be his only round-tripper this season.
In the 11th inning at Veterans Stadium, Rick Joseph hits a walk-off grand slam in the Phillies’ 8-4 victory over the Dodgers. Two batters are walked intentionally by Ron Perranoski to face the weak hitting Philadelphia pinch hitter, who responds with his first career home run, which will be his only round-tripper this season.
Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson belts two homers and pitches a 3 – 1 win over the Mets
1976 – Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson belts two homers and pitches a 3 – 1 win over the Mets. Mickey Lolich is the losing pitcher.
Tim McCarver losses grand slam when he passes teammate Garry Maddox on the basepaths
After hitting an apparent grand slam in the top of the second inning, Tim McCarver is credited with only a three-run single when he passes teammate Garry Maddox on the basepaths in the Phillies’ 10-5 victory over the Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium. The other baserunners are allowed to score on the Philadelphia catcher’s ‘grand slam single’ because only the player who passes his teammate is called out and there were less than two outs.
Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown
On June 11, 1976, former major league star Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown. In 1950, Konstanty won the National League MVP Award as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, helping the surprising “Whiz Kids” to the National League pennant.
