Today in Phillies History for June 24th

It happened on this day in:

1926: Pitcher Jack Knight hit 2 home runs in a 12-7 loss to New York -- his only career home runs. Knight is the first Phillie pitcher with a two-HR game, and so far the only one to take a loss. He was also the first Phillie to hit his first two home runs in the same game.
1969: Manager Bob Skinner suspends Dick Allen indefinitely for failing to show up for a twi-night double-header in New York. It was the third time in two years that failed to appear on time for a game. He was also seen the night before in a New York bar owned by Joe Namath that was off-limits to ballplayers.
1972: Double-A Reading, temporarily homeless due to the effects of Hurricane Agnes, host the first of five Eastern League games at Veterans' Stadium. Luckily, the Phillies were on an extended road trip.
1986: The Phils give Steve Carlton his unconditional release after he refuses to retire and bring up Bruce Ruffin to take his place in the rotation. Carlton went 4-8 with a 6.18 ERA in his final season with the team.
2012: After activating B.J. Rosenberg, the Phillies' active roster is at 26 players. It was the first time the Phillies took advantage of a new rule that allows a 26th player for double-headers resulting from a postponement.

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Phillies Transactions on this Day

1954: Signed minor-league free agent Don Landrum
1974: Claimed Ollie Brown on waivers from Houston
1986: Released Steve Carlton
1987: Traded Dan Schatzeder and cash to Minnesota Danny Clay and Tom Schwarz
1994: Signed free agent Randy Ready
1994: Signed free agent Fernando Valenzuela
1998: Released Rex Hudler
2011: Released J.C. Romero
2014: Signed free agent Grady Sizemore
2015: Granted free agency to Phillipe Aumont
2017: Acquired Mark Peterson from Kansas City