It happened on this day in:
1929: Lefty O'Doul hits two home runs on opening day, but the Phils lose to New York 11-9.1950: The Phillies open the 1950 season at home in front of 29,000 fans. It's the first time they take the field wearing what would become their signature home uniform -- red pinstripes. In the visiting radio booth, a young Vin Skully makes his broadcast debut for the Dodgers in the third inning.
1954: In the second game of a double-header against Pittsburgh, pitcher Curt Simmons' sixth inning error allows a run to score, ending a streak of 32 consecutive scoreless innings by Phillies pitchers.
1966: Dick Groat earns his first Sports Illustrated cover as a Phillie; he previously appeared as a Pirate.
1970: In the only face off between Hall-of-Famers Jim Bunning and Nolan Ryan, Ryan holds the Phils to 1 hit and fans 15, while Bunning exits before recording an out in the third inning.
1987: Mike Schmidt hits his 500th home run at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. The 3-run shot with two out in the top of the ninth sealed the victory for the Phils
1988: Mike Schmidt was on first when the Mets' David Cone uncorked a wild pitch to Von Hayes. The ball got past catcher Gary Carter and ricocheted towards the Phillies dugout. Schmidt hustled to third as Carter and Cone chased the ball then waited to see if it would roll into the dugout. By the time Carter picked it up, Schmidt turned for home where no one was covering, allowing Schmidt to slide home safely.
2004: Doug Glanville breaks a ninth inning tie with a home run to deep center. The 5-4 win over Montreal was the first walk-off victory at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1956: Traded Lynn Lovenguth to Toronto for cash1956: Released Gus Niarhos
2008: Released Pete LaForest
2016: Traded a player to be named to Baltimore for Alfredo Marte.