It happened on this day in:
1883: The Phils lose to Providence 4-3 at Recreation Park in their first game after joining the National League. This is considered the first game in the team's history.1906: 20-year-old Johnny Lush pitched a no-hitter in Brooklyn, beating the Dodgers 6-0. He struck out 11 Dodgers, relying mainly on a drop-curve.
1911: During a 3-1 win over Boston, the Phillies record a league-record 8 assists in a single inning (the 4th).
1972: Dick Selma beats Los Angeles 2-1, the fifth straight complete game by a Phillies pitcher.
1983: The Phillies celebrate their 100th anniversary with a carnival at JFK stadium. A ball carrying the 100-year logo used in the day's game against Houston was sent to the Hall of Fame.
1983: Steve Carlton appears on the cover of Sport Magazine
2015: Ryan Howard plays in his 1299th game at first base, passing Fred Luderus for the team record.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1946: Traded Vince DiMaggio to New York (NL) for Clyde Kluttz