Philly Sports Backwash: Phils Throwback Edition
Submitted by jstudent on Wed, 2008-06-18 15:26.
Turning back the clock with the Fightin’ Phils:
[ ] First, check out this phine maroon Phils hoodie, which was in our latest Cooperstown catalog.
A nice nod to the Phils of the 1970s and ‘80s (that is not barbeque sauce or wine). Catalog had it at $81; it’s on sale at Distant Replay for $67.20.
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(Of course it’s not as cool as Daulerio’s shirt, but it will hold up better in October.-Ed.)
[ ] Second, how about noted entrepreneur former Phils CF Lenny Dykstra’s oft-forgotten singing prowess? Check out this Fox video from the mid-90s.
[ ] Third, a nod to the Shibe Park/Connie Mack days as former Phil/Hall of
Famer Robin Roberts threw out the first pitch at today’s Phils-Red Sox game.
Three things you need to know about Robin Roberts.
1- He won 20 games every year from 1950-1955. (Wiki)
2- He once had 28 consecutive complete games. (Larry Shenk’s Insider blog.)
3- On the game broadcast today, he was calling Harry Kalas “Larry.” (WillDo)
Yes, that's him on the cover of Time in May of 1956.
(As great as he is, Philly EDGE just doesn't see Cole Hamels getting that done this year.- Ed.)
