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After being founded in 1883 as the "Quakers", the team changed its name to the "Philadelphias", after the convention of the times. This was soon shortened to "Phillies". The name "Quakers" continued to be used interchangeably with "Phillies" until 1890, when the team officially became known as the "Phillies".
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Pete rose played for what team?
He played for three different teams. The reds,phillies and expos.
Which state do the Philadelphia Phillies play in?
The Phillies play in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Which MLB team as it is known today has been around the longest?
The Cincinnati Reds, historically know as the first professional team.
What team beat the Phillies in 1993 World Series?
The Toronto Blue Jays won their second consecutive world championship by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
Was the Philadelphia team the Athletics in 1909?
Philadelphia had two Major League teams in 1909. The Athletics played in the American League and the Phillies played in the National League.
What enticed the organization to name the team phillies?
What enticed them is the team playing in Philadelphia. Philadelphia=Phillies
What does the philadelphia called the phillies?
The baseball team is the phillies
Who are the Phillies?
The Phillies are the team for Philadelphia and are the World Series champions.
What is the Philadelphia Phillies batting average last year?
The 2009 Philadelphia Phillies had a team batting average of .258
What are Pennsylvania's two Major League Baseball team's names?
Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
What team does Ryan Howard play for?
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies when did they first come out as a team?
1883
What is the lakewood blueclaws MLB team?
Philadelphia Phillies
Williamsport crosscutters are affiliates of what team?
they are affiliated with the philadelphia phillies.
Where online can one find a Philadelphia Phillies schedule?
The Phillies are a baseball team in Philadelphia. Their season schedule can be found on the Phillies' website as well as on the Major League Baseball site.
What has the author Allen Lewis written?
Allen Lewis has written: 'The Philadelphia Phillies' -- subject(s): Baseball, History, Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball team)
Why is the Philadelphia Phillies cap red?
Because its one of their team colours
