This Day in Philly Sports History

Phillies' Struggles: A deep dive into the Phillies' recent performance against the Mets, highlighting the missed opportunities and the need for urgency as they face the Braves. Eagles Update: Positive news from the Eagles' camp with Landon Dickerson's return to practice and new additions to the team. College Football Preview: A look at Temple Owls' rebuilding year under new coa...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the Philadelphia Phillies' ongoing struggles at Citi Field, reflecting on their mental state and performance. He also provides updates on the Eagles' roster as the season approaches, shares a heartfelt tribute to a late friend, and ranks the top Phillies players since 2000. Additionally, he explores the hypothetical scenario of re-signing Reese Hos...

Join Jim Montgomery as he counts down the top 5 Philadelphia Flyers since 2000, featuring legends like Claude Giroux and Simone Gagne. This episode also dives into the Phillies' recent performances, including Chris Coste's memorable game-winning hit and a call for Bryce Harper to step up. Plus, get inspired by a motivational message on resilience: "The same boiling water that softens...

In today's episode, host Jim Montgomery takes us through a packed agenda in Philly sports. We kick off with a recap of the Phillies' weekend performance, highlighting their series against the Nationals and the upcoming crucial matchup against the Mets. Jim reflects on the memorable 1995 game where Gregg Jefferies hit for the cycle and Jeff Juden pitched a complete game, contributing to a s...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philly sports, focusing on the Phillies' strong lead in the division and the upcoming Eagles preseason game. He reflects on the top Eagles teams of the last 25 years and introduces an AI-generated tournament to determine the best team in Eagles history. The episode also highlights significant...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the recent success of the Phillies, their sweep of the Mariners, and the potential for a strong postseason run. He also shares insights from Eagles training camp, highlights Mike Lieberthal's legacy in the Phillies' history, ranks the top Sixers teams since 2000, and reminisces about John Kruk's me...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performance of the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighting key players and the need for team cohesion as the season progresses. He also addresses concerns regarding the Eagles' preseason, particularly injuries and the cornerback position. The conversation shifts to a thought-provoking 'What If Wednesday' segment about Andrew Bynum's...

Join host Jim Montgomery as he navigates through the ups and downs of his trip to Penn State, sharing personal anecdotes and sports insights. Despite technical hiccups, Jim delivers a motivational message inspired by Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror," urging listeners and the Phillies to look within for positive change. Tune in for updates on the Phillies' performance, Eagles...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery reviews the weekend's performances of Philadelphia sports teams, focusing on the Phillies' mixed results, the Eagles' preseason struggles, and updates on the Union and Little League. He reflects on significant moments in Philly sports history and engages listeners with trivia and questions about the future of the teams. Chapters 00:00 Weekend Recap: Phil...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the recent struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies, insights from Eagles joint practices, the renaming of the Wells Fargo Center, and updates on the Little League World Series. He also reflects on the top moments in Sixers history since 2000 and shares AI predictions for the future of Philly sports. The ep...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies, including their poor performance in Cincinnati and concerns about both pitching and hitting. He also touches on the Eagles' joint practice with the Browns, the Union's success in the US Open Cup, and updates on the Sixers' injury situation with Joel Embiid. Additionally, Jim shares his top mome...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of the Philadelphia Phillies, focusing on concerns regarding the starting rotation and the implications of Kyle Schwarber's contract situation. He also dives into trivia about the Flyers, reflects on significant moments in Philadelphia sports history, and poses a thought-provoking 'Wh...

Join host Jim Montgomery as he takes you through the latest in Philly sports history, offering motivational insights and updates on your favorite teams. This episode features a deep dive into the Phillies' recent victory, an update on Eagles' player Landon Dickerson, and a nostalgic look at the top college sports moments in Philadelphia since 2000. Chapters: Introduction & Motivation (...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History', host Jim Montgomery recaps a successful weekend for the Phillies, who swept the Rangers. He discusses player performances, injury updates, and the upcoming series against the Reds. The episode also covers news from the Union and Sixers, including the absence of a Christmas game for the Sixers. Montgomery shares concerns about Eagles p...

Summary In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the Eagles' preseason performance, highlighting Tanner McKee's impressive play and the team's overall potential. He also reflects on the Phillies' struggles against the Rangers and shares updates on local Little League teams. The conversation shifts to the top acquisitions in Philadelph...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History', Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Eagles and Phillies, including game day insights and player performances. He also shares exciting news about the return of the Sixers' black jerseys and engages listeners with trivia questions. The conversation transitions into a nostalgic look back at the infamous 2011 Eagles &#3...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performance of the Philadelphia Phillies, including their win over the Orioles and the impact of recent trades. He reflects on Jose Alvarado's apology and its implications for team dynamics. The conversation shifts to the Philadelphia Eagles, focusing on preseason expectations and Jalen Hur...

Motivational Insight: Embrace what you can control and let go of the rest. A reminder to focus your energy on things within your control. Phillies Update: Kyle Schwarber's impressive performance with two home runs, including a grand slam, leading the Phillies to a 13-3 victory over the Orioles. Eagles Trade News: The Eagles acquire cornerback Jacory and Bennett from the Raiders, a move seen as...

Happy Monday, be a shark today. We Rewind the Weekend on Mondays. The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Tigers. It was a big weekend for Philly legends. We crowned the Greatest Individual Season in Philly Sports History and start our Top 5 for the First 25 of the Century List with Philly Sports Villains. The Question of the Day is back. Today's is "Who has a better Hall of Fame resume, J-Roll...

It's a Feel Good Friday! The dust has settled on the MLB Trade Deadline. The Phillies added Harrison Bader to help upgrade the outfield. They take on the Tigers this weekend which is Alumni Weekend. Eric Allen and Smarty Jones will be inducted into their sports respective Halls of Fame this weekend. We crown our Greatest Individual Season in Philly Sports History and of course we spend Fridays...

Happy Thursday. Dave Dombrowski made a huge splash bringing in Jhohan Duran for Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait. What's his next move? Unfortunately the Phillies stunk on the field yesterday. For Throwback Thursday we look at Cliff Lee's first start as a Phillie in 2009. We will also set our championship round in the Greatest Individual Season in Philly Sports History Tournament. Today's ma...

Happy Humpday. The Phillies hold off the White Sox, winning 6-3. They look to win the series this afternoon. Jihad Campbell continues to impress at Eagles Camp. What will Dave Dombrowski do today? It's What if Wednesday and we look at the Bobby Abreu trade. We also kick off the Final Four of the Greatest Individual Season in Philly Sports History. Today's Matchup is #2 Steve Carlton 1972 t...

It's Tuesday so time for some motivation/positivity. Today we talk about not letting our imagination run wild. The Phillies had an embarrassing showing in Chicago last night. Former Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg passed away last night. Eagles camp has been quiet - which is good. We will crown the Greatest individual season in Eagles history today. Today's matchup is #1 Saquon Barkley 2024...

Happy Monday. We Rewind the Weekend which was pretty good for the Phillies and Union. A quiet weekend at Eagles camp which is good and we talk Savannah Bananas. We crowned the Flyers greatest season - Eric Lindros in 1994-95. Today we'll crown a Sixers champ. Today's matchup is #1 Moses Malone 1982-83 taking on #2 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62. On this day in 1993 the Phillies overcome a 1st in...

It's a Feel Good Friday! The Phillies return to action tonight up in the Bronx to take on the Yankees. The Savannah Bananas are in town this weekend. We spend Fridays with AI and Steve Carlton from 1972 is the winner of the Phillies Greatest Individual Season of All-Time. Today we crown the Flyers greatest as #2 Bernie Parent 1973-74 takes on #4 Eric Lindros from 1994-95. On this day in 2009 t...