This Day in Philly Sports History

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest happenings in Philadelphia sports, including the Sixers' playoff performance, the Phillies' doubleheader success, and the Flyers' playoff predictions. He also touches on the Eagles' rookie mini camp and highlights historical moments in Philly sports, including a spotlight on Ric...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the thrilling playoff victory of the Flyers, the ongoing challenges faced by the Sixers, and highlights significant moments in Philadelphia sports history, including a tribute to Dick Allen. The episode captures the excitement of playoff hockey, the anticipation of the Sixers' game, and nostalgic refl...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performances of Philadelphia sports teams, focusing on the Sixers' resilience in the playoffs, the Phillies' managerial changes, and the Flyers' critical playoff game. He also reflects on the Eagles' draft history and the legacy of Nick Foles, while highlighting significant milestones in Philly sports history. Chapters 00:00 Sixers' Resilience a...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of motivation, positivity, and healthy habits in shaping one's life. He reflects on the current state of Philly sports teams, emphasizing the need for heroes to step up. The conversation also touches on Eagles news, historical highlights in Philly sports, and the significance of first impressions in sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performances of Philadelphia sports teams, including the Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies, while also analyzing the Eagles' draft picks. He reflects on the struggles of the teams, particularly the Sixers and Phillies, and emphasizes the need for change and improvement. The episode also highlights significant moments in Philly sports history, pro...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the latest developments in Philly sports, focusing on the Eagles' draft strategy, the struggles of the Phillies, the Sixers' playoff hopes with Joel Embiid's uncertain status, and a fun segment with AI analyzing historical players' potential impact on current teams. The episode also highlights significant moments in Philly sports history, i...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery covers a thrilling Flyers victory over the Penguins, the ongoing struggles of the Phillies, and the Union's disappointing draw against Toronto. He also discusses the anticipation surrounding the Eagles' draft night, reflects on the best and worst draft picks in Eagles history, and highlights significant moments...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History', host Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performance of the Philadelphia Sixers, the struggles of the Phillies, and the playoff hopes for the Flyers. He reflects on significant historical moments in Philadelphia sports, including the first NBA championship and the legacy of Carson Wentz. The episode is filled with insights, analysis,...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery reflects on personal challenges and the importance of mental health while celebrating the victories and struggles of Philadelphia sports teams. He discusses the Flyers' recent win, the Phillies' ongoing issues, the Sixers' playoff prospects, and the Eagles' OTA news, all while providing historical c...

This episode covers the latest in Philly sports, including Flyers' playoff victory, Sixers' disappointing loss, Phillies' struggles, and historical moments in Philly sports history. Tune in for insights, game analysis, and local sports trivia. Chapters 00:00 Intro and Weekend Recap 00:49 Flyers' Game 1 Victory Over Penguins 02:13 Upcoming Flyers-Penguins Game 2 Expectations 02:41 S...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the upcoming playoff series for the Flyers and Sixers, providing insights into their strengths and weaknesses. He reflects on the significance of the Phillies' upcoming games and shares trivia related to Philadelphia sports history. The conversation also touches on iconic moments, including Donovan McNabb's draft and Mike Schmidt's historic gam...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the Philadelphia sports scene, focusing on the Sixers' playoff journey, the struggles of the Phillies, and the Flyers' playoff history. He highlights key players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecomb, reflects on historical sports events from April 16th, and introduces a partnership with the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. The episode also features trivia an...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the significant events in Philadelphia sports on April 15th, 2026. He covers the Phillies' recent game, the Flyers' season wrap-up, and the upcoming playoffs for both teams. The conversation also delves into Eagles news, particularly regarding Jalen Hurts, and reflects on historical moments in spo...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of mental health awareness, reflecting on personal experiences and the impact of community support. He transitions into the excitement surrounding Philadelphia sports playoffs, particularly the Flyers, and shares historical moments from various sports events in Philadelphia, emphasizing the...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery provides a comprehensive recap of the weekend's events in Philly sports, highlighting significant performances from the Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies. He also delves into historical moments in Philly sports history, particularly focusing on notable games and player achievements. The episode concludes with a discussion on player power rankings and the potential fu...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the unfortunate injuries of Joel Embiid, the struggles of the Flyers and Phillies, and reflects on historical opening days at the Vet. He also shares a creative take on what a modern opening day ceremony could look like, and examines Gabe Kapler's legacy in Philadelphia sports. Chapters 00:00 Joel Embiid's Unfortunate Injuries 06:29 Flyers' Str...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the struggles of the Phillies, the playoff aspirations of the Flyers and Sixers, and off-field controversies surrounding the Eagles. He also shares trivia and upcoming events related to Philadelphia sports history. Chapters 00:00 Historical Highlights in Philly Sports 16:59 The Legacy of Richie Ashburn...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Flyers' playoff chances, the Phillies' recent struggles, and a controversial story involving the Eagles. He also reflects on Brandon Graham's career and the importance of first impressions in sports. Chapters 00:00 Flyers' Playoff Hopes and Performance 02:54 Phillies' Struggles a...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses motivation through a quote from Jerry Rice, recaps recent games of the Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers, and reflects on the challenges faced by Jalen Hurts. He also shares personal anecdotes about his sports journey and highlights significant historical moments in Philly sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction a...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery recaps the weekend's sports events, focusing on the Sixers' playoff push, the Flyers' promising performance, the Phillies' struggles, and the Union's disappointing start. He also highlights historic moments in Philly sports and introduces a new segment, the Citi Power Rankings, assessing the cur...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Flyers' playoff hopes, the Sixers' positioning, and the Eagles' Jalen Hurts contract situation. He reflects on historical sports moments and the significance of first impressions in sports, particularly with Joel Embiid. The conversation also explores generational perspectives on definin...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the latest games and performances from the Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers, highlighting key players and moments. He delves into the implications of a recent article on Jalen Hurts, emphasizing the importance of this season for him. The episode also features a throwback segment on significant moments in Philadelp...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery reviews significant events in Philly sports history, including the Villanova championship win and the Flyers' historic game. He discusses first impressions of players like Michael Carter-Williams, explores hypothetical scenarios involving Brian Colangelo, and critiques current players like Bryce Harper. The episode also highlights the biggest fools in Philly spo...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses motivation and positivity, inspired by Clint Hurdle's advice to 'shower well' and let go of frustrations. He reviews the current state of Philadelphia sports teams, including the Phillies and Sixers, and shares insights on Eagles news and trivia. The episode also highlights historical moments...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery provides a comprehensive recap of the weekend's sports events in Philadelphia, focusing on the performances of the Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers. He discusses the struggles of the Phillies in their opening games, highlights the Flyers' recent successes, and reflects on significant historical moments in Phill...