We're Not Big Sports Fans, But . . . WOW!

THREE YEARS IN THE MAKING
SCHWARBER WALK-OFF HOMER
FRANZKE ON THE CALL pic.twitter.com/7nwjY1knfg

— Nick Piccone (@_piccone) August 23, 2026

Moments Like This? They STILL Happen EVERY Day!

If you didn’t come with a kid, and you catch a foul ball, you give the ball to a kid that’s there. Period. pic.twitter.com/P0NCqLcMnr

— fivepointsvids (@FivePointsVids) August 16, 2026

Phillies Ball Hog 'Karen' Now Identified!

 

Just In Case You HAVEN'T Seen It Yet . . .

Sometimes, A Real, Incandescent Star Emerges!

We're not sports fans -- never have been, for whatever reason.

But we do know this: We LOVE Bryce Harper. There's just something about the guy and, trust us, it's way more than his incredible athletic talent. He's refreshingly real, down to earth -- by all accounts, an astonishingly fine fella. Oh, yeah -- we know he's shown a ferocious temper from time to time, but he seems to have matured into a true leader on and off the field -- someone worthy of that MVP prize that's been his more than once. And what's wrong with being passionate in pursuit of a win, anyway?

Plus, to have Philadelphia fans take you to their heart and accept you as one of their own, well -- that's no small feat and Harper has managed to accomplish that, and then some. In these parts, the guy is actually beloved. And obviously, we wish him and the team all the best as they appear to be headed toward exciting post season match ups and more accolades.

From a prodigy and a boy with dreams of becoming the number one outfielder of all time, Harper has now officially become the immortal soul of Philadelphia sports. In fact, he's bigger than the game itself. He's a true pop hero in the best sense of the word. And, far as we can tell, it couldn't happen to a finer guy!

Trump Pardons Rose: Put Him In Hall Of Fame!

 

On Friday, Let's Show Some Class, Philly!

Its beloved Eagles (aka Iggles) have won the Super Bowl. And Philadelphia is in a state of sustained, giddy glee. The whole city is bathed in green and people are already festooned in Eagles gear in the lead up to Wednesday's Big Parade.

Yes, the Eagles have won. But can Philly and its denizens really begin to feel and act like genuine winners? Put another way, does the Eagles' drubbing of Kansas City finally make Philly a winning town?

We ask this because Philadelphia, stuck between those behemoths of New York and Washington, has always felt overshadowed by the nation's center of commerce to the north and its center of power to the south. When a town that normally would be able to stand tall on its own merits finds itself woefully eclipsed like this, you can understand how it might develop an inferiority complex -- the kind that leads to a hard luck mentality and triggers periodic bursts of feigned bravado laced with resentment. 

Consider 1980 when the Phillies won their first World Series victory in decades. It was a magical moment, yet Tug McGraw still felt the need to proclaim: “New York can take this championship and stick it!”  Then again in 2018, at the Eagles Super Bowl celebration Jason Kelce sang "nobody loves us, we don't care" and gratuitously dropped the F bomb, just as Phillies player Chase Utley did in 2008 at his team's World Series celebration. And who can forget the 1972-73 Flyers hockey team that proudly donned the monicker "Broad Street Bullies," embracing its pugnacious (and arguably, violent) ways. At moments such as these, you have to ask yourself: what kind of message does this send?

The other night the bullies were out again on Broad Street, this time in the form of young hooligans who "celebrated" by lighting fires in the middle of the street and tearing down traffic lights (see video). Just two weeks prior when the Eagles won the NFC championship a college student tragically died when he fell from a utility pole during that night's Broad Street antics.

When it comes to winning pro sports titles (baseball, basketball, football and hockey) Philadelphia comes in at number six, behind Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and, you guessed it, New York. The Big Apple is the undisputed champ with 54 titles. But then again, it has twice as many teams. Boston (a smaller town than Philly) has an impressive 40 titles. The numbers then drop off into the 20s with Philly at exactly 20 championship titles so far, easily distancing Pittsburgh at 17. That's certainly nothing to be ashamed of. In fact to be just shy of the top five among 12 major cities (even way ahead of Washington and arch enemy Dallas) should be a source of immense, genuine proud -- the type of pride that can and should speak for itself.

So starting now, let's chuck the thuggery, Philly. Ditch the vulgarity, too. Knock that chip off your shoulder and do yourself proud. Show some class and act like a winner! You'll be better -- and stand taller -- for it.

More, Upon The Passing Of PETE ROSE

 

Pete Rose was a credit to Cincinnati, to the state of Ohio, and to everyone who loves America’s pastime. My prayers are with his family at this difficult time. His passing is a reminder that legends live forever and that he belongs in the Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/ws0P6VDi1j

— JD Vance (@JDVance) October 1, 2024

We'll Just Leave This Here For Now . . .

 

Ya Want Dollar Dogs, Philly? Ya Got Dollar Dogs!

 

We're Not Really Sports Fans, But . . . .

How could you not be touched by this? Amazing, inspiring, enthralling, heartfelt and history-making. Bravo!

Welcome to Citizens Bank Park, Michael Lorenzen pic.twitter.com/4PpNBAiXky

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 10, 2023

Nothing but chills pic.twitter.com/1xFvhcHBvY

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 10, 2023

Pro Sports' Greatest Ambassador Right Now!

Wow! Could most people learn a lot from THIS guy!

Here Is The OFFICIAL World Series Schedule!

 

 

You Don't Wanna Miss This . . .

Ciao a tutti! The Italian American Baseball Foundation invites you to Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies Italian Heritage Celebration taking place on Friday, July 22, 2022! The Phillies will be playing the Chicago Cubs at 7:05 p.m.

To purchase your tickets: https://atmlb.com/3nT6FNU

#NIAF #ItalianAmerican #Baseball #ItalalianAmericanBaseballFoundation #Phillies

 

Harper Is Hockey Tough AND A Class Act, Too!

 

Scary scene as Bryce Harper takes a HBP to the face but leaves the game under his own power pic.twitter.com/CCcVq1AMF0

— Starting 9 (@Starting9) April 29, 2021

Class act!

Posted by Dan Cirucci on Friday, April 30, 2021

The Phillie's Bryce Harper was hit in the face by a 97 mph pitch in a recent game. 

Harper not only took the wallop and walked off the field with little or no assistance but he also reached out via text to the pitcher who hit him, exonerated the pitcher and offering to talk about it -- no hard feelings. Harper also posted an Instagram video (tap on the second photo above) assuring fans that he was OK and tests showed everything was fine. 

It was a scray moment, but Harper handled it with aplomb, like the classy pro he is -- something that seems all too rare in major league sports today. Indeed, the folks at MLB could learn a thing or two from Harper -- a young man with character and smrats and dignity. 

Bravo!

Phillie Phanatic BANNED This Baseball Season

On this date in 1978, the world's greatest mascot made his debut. Enjoy some of the Phanatic's greatest moments!https://t.co/vu1hoRHJCe

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 25, 2016

When you’re talking the greatest beatdowns of all time, I gotta go with Tyson-Spinks or Lasorda-Phanatic. pic.twitter.com/ojcM0SbE14

— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) April 7, 2020

The Phillie Phanatic has been banned from baseball (along with all other mascots) this season. No mascots when baseball resumes. What an awful shame!

At A Moment Like This, He Seems Worth it All!

BRYCE HARPER, YOU ARE THE MAN!

(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/UGGQRJ49xw

— MLB (@MLB) August 16, 2019

A Great Night, A Great Team, A Great Cause . . .

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) will once again partner with the Philadelphia Phillies to host a night of family fun at Citizens Bank Park. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased through a dedicated link will go directly to CCA.

Monday, June 25, 2018
 7:05 p.m.
 Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees
 Citizens Bank Park
 1 Citizens Bank Way
 Philadelphia, PA 19148

CCA is the single most important annual fundraising initiative of the Archdiocese. This year’s Appeal will be a channel of hope for tens of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries in the five-county Archdiocese. Programs receiving funding from CCA include housing for the homeless, community food cupboards, afterschool academic enrichment and recreational opportunities for youth, and family support services.

To purchases tickets for the game and to support the Catholic Charities Appeal, please visit www.phillies.com/catholiccharitiesnight.

If 500 tickets are sold, a CCA beneficiary will throw out the first pitch of the game. In addition, Our Lady of Calvary School’s Choir will sing the National Anthem. In 2017, this school participated in the Catholic School Students for the Catholic Charities Appeal fundraiser and raised over $5,000 for the Schools of Special Education.
Seating will be located in the Outfield (101-107) at $43 per ticket, Pavilion (201-205) at $34 per ticket and Pavilion Deck (301-305) at $23 per ticket.

Note: To learn more about the Catholic Charities Appeal, please visit http://catholiccharitiesappeal.org/.

A 'Channel Of Hope' For Tens Of Thousands!

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) will once again partner with the Philadelphia Phillies to host a night of family fun at Citizens Bank Park. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased through a dedicated link will go directly to CCA.

Monday, June 25, 2018
 7:05 p.m.
 Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees
 Citizens Bank Park
 1 Citizens Bank Way
 Philadelphia, PA 19148

CCA is the single most important annual fundraising initiative of the Archdiocese. This year’s Appeal will be a channel of hope for tens of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries in the five-county Archdiocese. Programs receiving funding from CCA include housing for the homeless, community food cupboards, afterschool academic enrichment and recreational opportunities for youth, and family support services.

To purchases tickets for the game and to support the Catholic Charities Appeal, please visit www.phillies.com/catholiccharitiesnight.

If 500 tickets are sold, a CCA beneficiary will throw out the first pitch of the game. In addition, Our Lady of Calvary School’s Choir will sing the National Anthem. In 2017, this school participated in the Catholic School Students for the Catholic Charities Appeal fundraiser and raised over $5,000 for the Schools of Special Education.
Seating will be located in the Outfield (101-107) at $43 per ticket, Pavilion (201-205) at $34 per ticket and Pavilion Deck (301-305) at $23 per ticket.

Note: To learn more about the Catholic Charities Appeal, please visit http://catholiccharitiesappeal.org/.