OTD in 1954: Robin Roberts $40K contract
OTD in 1954: Robin Roberts signs a contract reported to be worth over $40,000 — a record for a National League pitcher. The Phillies initial contract offer was a cut in pay, but Roberts held out for a raise
Wampum Gym
It was a tough week to be back in Wampum, but we did get inside to see the old gym. Many things have changed in the 58 years since Wampum High School was closed, but it is nice to see the old gym still standing and ready.
HDB Fergie
Happy Birthday to my former #Phillies teammate & friend Ferguson Arthur Jenkins. Art by Jeff Baker @ Gypsy Oak View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
HBD Larry Bowa
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Teammates Project: Bob Gibson
It has been a while since we have done one of these… In honor of Bob Gibson’s 83rd birthday last week. You can see the entire TEAMMATES PROJECT Gallery HERE
HBD Michael Jack Schmidt
Warm birthday wishes to my great #Phillies teammate Michael Jack Schmidt. For my money… the greatest third baseman in baseball history View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Happy Birthday Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente would have been 84 today. To celebrate… he’d probably get on base twice and throw a runner out at third View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Bingo with 3 triples
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NLBM Hall of Game
June 2018: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) inducted five baseball legends into its “Hall of Game.” on Saturday at the Gem Theater in Kansas City. This year’s class includes 1972 AL MVP Dick Allen, multi-year All-Star and Gold Glove honorees Kenny Lofton and Eddie Murray, and electrifying pitchers James Timothy “Mudcat” Grant and James Rodney “J.R.” Richard. “Each of these…
Eddie Murray
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