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| 1958 | The Phillies, hoping to fill the National League void in the Big Apple caused by the departure of the Giants and Dodgers to the West Coast, drop their plans for broadcasts next season in New York City. The team's reversal occurs when the Yankees threaten to air Bronx Bombers contests in Philadelphia. |
| 1960 | The National League turns down Joe Cronin's compromise that proposed both leagues expand to nine teams in 1961 and begin interleague play, citing Houston will not be ready next season. In November, the American League president suggested if the Senior Circuit started its New York franchise in 1961, the American League would stay out of Los Angeles until 1962. |
| 1978 | After sixteen years with the Reds, 37-year-old Pete Rose signs a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Phillies, becoming the game's highest-paid player. The Mets, Braves, Pirates, and Royals also pursued Charlie Hustle, who will make major contributions to Philadelphia's three postseason appearances, including the 1980 World Championship, during his five-year tenure with the team. |
| 2021 | Golden Days Era Committee (considers candidates from 1950-69) selects Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, and Tony Oliva, with Bud Fowler and Buck O'Neil chosen by the Early Baseball Era Committee (considers candidates before 1950) to be honored, along with David Ortiz, at the 2022 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown (NY). Dick Allen, who finished one vote short of being Hall Famer the last time the GDE committee met in 2014, misses again by the same margin on this year's ballot. |
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