It happened on this day in:
1972: GM Paul Owens names Danny Ozark manager. Ozark had been a coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.2000: Larry Bowa was hired as manager. Bowa was a long-time Phillies shortstop and coach.
2009: Pedro Feliz tied the game in with an 8th inning home run, but Brad Lidge allowed three runs in the 9th inning after recording two outs, leading to a 7-4 loss for the Phillies in Game 4 of the 2009 World Series.
2011: Placido Polanco wins a gold glove for his play at third base. He had previously won two as a second baseman, making him only the second player to ever win the award at two different positions.
2021: Bryce Harper was given the Stan Musial award which honors the greatest moments of sportsmanship and the biggest names in sports who embody class and character.
2022: After a one day weather delay, the World Series returns to Philadelphia with a 7-0 Phillies win in Game 3. Ranger Suarez and 4 relievers held Houston in check while the offense banged out 5 home runs.
2022: After a one day weather delay, the World Series continues in Philadelphia with Ranger Suarez pitching. He and 4 relievers combine to shut out Houston while the home team bangs 5 home runs for a 7-0 win in Game 3.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1934: Traded Dick Bartell to New York (NL) for Pretzel Pezzullo, Blondy Ryan, Johnny Vergez, George Watkins and cash1943: Selected Charlie Letchas from Pittsburgh and Charley Schanz from San Diego in the Rule 5 draft
1944: Selected Vance Dinges from Boston (AL) and Charlie Sproull from Milwaukee in the Rule 5 draft
1945: Selected Lou Novikoff from Chicago (NL) in the Rule 5 draft
1996: Signed free agent Tony Barron
1999: Signed free agent Chris Pritchett