It happened on this day in:
1903: The National League postpones the rest of the Phillies home series in the wake of the collapse of a part of the ballpark's grandstand. In total, the Phillies will postpone 9 games while the park is repaired, a National League record for consecutive postponements.1929: Grover Cleveland Alexander pitches 4 innings of relief to defeat his former Phillie teammates 11-9 in 11 innings. It was his final major-league win. He returned to the Phillies the next year but pitched in only nine games before retiring.
1964: Johnny Callison appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated (Cover date 8/10)
1981: In the first game back after a two-month strike, Pete Rose picked up career hit number 3631 to break Stan Musial's National League record.
1987: Pitcher Kevin Gross is ejected for scuffing the ball after umpires find sandpaper in his glove. He is suspended for 10 days.
2007: Longtime coach and player John Vukovich is inducted into the Phillies wall of Fame.
2008: Greg Dobbs hit an RBI-double in the 7th inning on the way to a 6-3 win over Pittsburgh. It was Dobbs' 21st pinch-hit of the year, a new team record.
2011: After giving up 6 unanswered runs to Los Angeles in three innings, the Phils come from behind for a 9-8 win at Dodger Stadium. The win was the 9th on a 10-game road trip, setting a new team record.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1934: Signed free agent Hack Wilson1966: New York (NL) returned Dallas Green to the Phillies, voiding a deal made the previous month.
1973: Claimed George Culver on waivers from Los Angeles (NL)
1982: Signed free agent Willie Montanez
1987: Released Tom Hume
1992: Traded Dale Sveum to Chicago (AL) for Keith Shepherd
1993: Traded Jose DeLeon to Chicago (AL) for Bobby Thigpen
2018: Traded McKenzie Mills to Miami for Justin Bour