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Although the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox have been known for their few-and-far- between World Championships, it is forgotten that the Philadelphia Phillies experienced a similar dearth in World Series wins until 1980. This little book offers pieces of wisdom, and such oddities as the famous three-run single of July 4, 1976, and the fact that the Phillies' stadium is named for an American League manager whose team departed for Kansas City in 1955. Filled with quotes, quirks, humor, and history, this book will educate and elate Phillies fans as it recalls and celebrates Philadelphia baseball.Poremba, Sue Marquette is the author of 'Phillies Fan's Little Book of Wisdom ' with ISBN 9781589793071 and ISBN 1589793072.
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