It happened on this day in:
1953: Robin Roberts is pulled in the eighth inning of a start against Brooklyn, ending a streak of 28 straight complete games dating to August 1952.1967: Dick Allen hits a home run 15 feet over the 40-foot high center field wall at Connie Mack Stadium to help lead the Phils to a 4-3 win over St. Louis.
1987: Mike Schmidt hits his 513th career home run to claim eleventh place on the all-time home run list, passing Eddie Matthews and Ernie Banks.
1996: The National League prevails in the last All-star game played at the Vet. For the first time, neither team issues a walk. The Phillies' only representative, Ricky Bottalico, pitched a scoreless inning, fanning Ivan Rodriguez. It was also the last All-star game at a multi-purpose stadium and set a record for All-star attendance at 62,670.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1955: Signed free agent Saul Rogovin1958: Signed minor-league free agent John Boozer
1961: Signed free agent Darrell Johnson
2003: Traded minor-leaguer Lyle Mouton to Cleveland for pitcher Aaron Myette.