John kennedy aug. 1957,
John kennedy aug. 1957,
Harry Wright was the first coach of the Philadelphia Phillies and Bob Ferguson was the first manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.
First baseman Ryan Howard wears number 6 for the Phillies.
1883
The Phillies first African American player was infielder John Kennedy whose first game with the team was April 22, 1957. I have no idea when he was signed. Kennedy's MLB career lasted 5 games. He had previous played in the Negro Leagues with the Birmingham Black Barons and Kansas City Monarchs.
1883
On October 13, 1915, Fred Luderus hit the first World Series home run for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jackie Moore - La Salle University
Ralph Goldston
Howard, voted the National League's Most Valuable Player in 2006, plays first base for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies are the oldest continuous, one-city, one-name franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883.
Philadelphia Quakers of 1883The Philadelphia Phillies franchise started in 1883 as the Quakers.