Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies were founded in 1883 when the Worcester Ruby Legs were disbanded.

Al Reach became their first owner and moved his club to Philadelphia. He named them simply because of where they played.

Their game was played May 1, 1883 at Recreation Park on the corner of 24th Street and Ridge Avenue with the club losing 4-3 to the Providence Grays

The club would go on to win just 17 of 98 games that season. Pitcher John Coleman lost 48 games that season.

Since then, they have called seven ball parks home.

Recreation Park: 1883-1886

University Of Pennsylvania: 18894

Columbia Park: 1903

Baker Bowl: 1887-1938

Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium: 1938-1970

Citizens bank Park: 2003-present

Today, the Phillies are the oldest, continuous, one name, one city franchise in all of professional sports.

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