A newly published book that focuses on exposing the secrets of local sportscasters has hit national store shelves. Play by Play: Philly Commentators Exposed is a blistering literary attack on some of the most famous Philadelphia sports personalities, including the Eagles’ own Merrill Reese. According to author Tabor Jansens, Reese is in [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Phillies’
August 11, 2008
Following Success of Juan Samuel Night, Phils Announce Plan to Honor Steve Jeltz, Others
Friday night the Phillies welcomed the 30th player into their Wall of Fame when Juan Samuel joined the likes of Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton and Tony Taylor in having his likelihood enshrined in Citizen Bank Park’s centerfield. The success of the night has caused the team to rethink their previous initiative of honoring great Phillies [...]
July 24, 2008
Nutter to Impliment New "Tuck" Rule
On March 31st of 2008, Mayor Nutter threw out the celebratory first pitch at Citizen’s Bank Park in front of 44,000 Phillies fans, but not many people saw it. Their eyes were full of tears, bellies were full of laughter, and hands were waving in the air in sheer disbelief. “How could a man tuck [...]
