It happened on this day in:
1919: Fred Luderus plays in his 479th straight game, breaking the previous major league record. His streak eventually reached 533 games.1930: For the second time in the 1930 season, Chuck Klein completes a streak of 26 straight games with at least one hit. He went 2-for-5 in the first game of a double header against Boston, but was held hitless in four trips in the nightcap.
1960: Tony Taylor stole home against the Giants in San Francisco. He went on to repeat the feat 5 times, setting a club record.
1976: The Phils and Cubs complete a double header at Wrigley Field in 3 hours and 51 minutes. Rick Reuschel beats Jim Kaat 4-0 in game 1 (time: 1:32), then Steve Carlton led the Phils to a 8-5 win over Steve Stone in game 2.
1980: Chuck Klein is inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. He was represented at the ceremony by a grand-nephew.
1990: Sil Campusano singles to break up Doug Drabek's no-hitter with two out in the bottom of the ninth. The Pirates won 11-0.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1948: Lost Emil Verban on waivers to Chicago (NL)1990: Traded Jeff Parrett and two players to be named to Atlanta for Dale Murphy and a player to be named
2000: Lost Rico Brogna on waivers to Boston (AL)
2012: Traded Joe Blanton to Los Angeles (NL) for cash.
2014: Signed free agent Tony Gwynn Jr
2019: Lost Yacksel Rios on waivers to Pittsburgh