
1964 Phillies
In 1964, thousands of Philadelphia baseball fans were caught up in the Phillies'' unexpected run at the National League pennant. After nearly a decade of continuous defeat, the Phillies shocked the baseball world, taking over the National League in mid-July and holding on to first place for 73 consecutive days. And then, as the team''s first pennant in a generation seemed within reach, the Phil...
In 1964, thousands of Philadelphia baseball fans were caught up in the Phillies'' unexpected run at the National League pennant. After nearly a decade of continuous defeat, the Phillies shocked the baseball world, taking over the National League in mid-July and holding on to first place for 73 consecutive days. And then, as the team''s first pennant in a generation seemed within reach, the Phil...