This Day in Philly Sports History

The Phillies were just swept by the Mets, which is appropriate since today's rival is the Mets. On this day in 2002 the Phillies beat the Expos 18-3 behind Robert Person's monster day. We also discuss the new Sixers documentary. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZG...

It's June, so that means it's rivalry month. Today's rival is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On this day in 1988 former right winger Paul Holmgren was named the Flyers coach, lasting a little over 3 seasons. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

Which Eagles team was was better, the 2017 Super Bowl Champs or last year's NFC Champions? On this day in 1983 Dr. J and the Sixers finally won a championship with a little bit of help from Moses Malone. It wasn't FO, FO, FO but FO, FI, FO was pretty damn sweet. We spotlight that incredible 1982-83 Sixers team. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo co...

Is there a Nurse in the house? The Sixers have a new coach. On this day in 1935 the Phillies swept a double header from the Boston Braves. Left fielder Babe Ruth had one at bat in game 1. He would retire a few days later. We spotlight the 1967-68 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?...

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all who serve, especially those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. On this day in 2010 Roy Halladay pitched a perfect game against the Marlins. At the same time the Flyers were playing the Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, losing 6-5. We spotlight the 2017-18 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code J...

Zack Wheeler was dealing last night. On this day in 1930, Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched in his final game for the Phillies, retiring after the 5-1 loss to the Braves. We spotlight the 2007-08 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

Good team win by the Phils and congrats to Craig Kimbrel on 400 saves. On this day in 1975 the Flyers beat the Sabres 2-0 in game 6 to win their 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup. We spotlight the 2004-05 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

The roller coaster ride that is the Phillies season continued last night. On this day in 2012 the Sixers lost to the Celtics 85-78 in game 7 of the second round of the playoffs. The Sixers were coming off of an upset of the #1 seed Bulls in the first round. We spotlight that 2011-12 Sixers team. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10%...

Great win by the Phillies, has the corner been turned? On this day in 1997 the Flyers beat the Rangers 4-2 in game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, heading to the Stanley Cup for the 7th time in team history. We spotlight the 1990-91 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=35...

Frank Vogel met with the Sixers. Meh. On this day in 1980 the Islanders beat the Flyers 5-4 in overtime to win the Stanley Cup but it wasn't without controversy. Find out what happened and it's impact not only on the Stanley Cup that year but the psyche of the franchise. We spotlight the 1968-69 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMO...

It's Tuesday, time to go make the most of the day and be productive. On this day in 1887 the National Colored League, the 1st all black baseball league, folded. The Philadelphia Pythians were the Philly representive. It would be almost 20 years before the Negro Leagues would return to Philly. We spotlight the 1986-87 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use th...

The Phillies took 2 out of 3 from the Cubs this weekend, can they keep it rolling agains the D-Backs? On this day in 1963 the Syrcause Nationals were sold and promptly moved to Philadelphia. The team was renamed the Seventy-Sixers. We spotlight the 1963-64 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phill...

The Phillies exploded for 12 runs yesterday, can they keep it rolling? On this day in 1996 the Phillies beat the Padres 5-4, Pete Incaviglia and Terry Mulholland hit homers for the Phils. We spotlight the 1989-90 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

R.I.P. Jim Brown, truly the GOAT. On this day in 1951 the Phillies swept a doubleheader vs the Pirates, outscoring them 29-4. Richie Ashburn had 8 hits in the 2 games, falling one short of the MLB record. We spotlight the 1970-71 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.Z...

The Sixers may be a mess, so why is Elton Brand not getting a larger share of the blame? On this day in 1974 the Flyers beat the Bruins 1-0 to win their first Stanley Cup Championship. We spotlight the 1999-00 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

James Harden is opting out to have "basketball freedom"; whatever that means. On this day in 1912 the A's beat the Tigers 24-2 as the Tigers fielded a team of local "athletes" to avoid being fined by MLB. We spotlight the 2002-03 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygo...

Doc Rivers is fired. Are there more moves coming? On this day in 1979 the Phillies beat the Cubs 23-22 in 10 innings in a wild one at Wrigley Field. We spotlight the 1978-79 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

It's Motivational/Positivity Tuesday. On this day in 1974 the Philadelphia Wings lost to the Maryland Arrows in the first professional lacrosse game ever played in the United States. We spotlight the 1976-77 Sixers. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order https://phillygoat.com?sca_ref=3506726.ZGFMWoynyT

It's over. What a poor performance to end the season. On this day in 2001 Allen Iverson was named MVP. We spotlight the 2000-01 Sixers, a team that actually had heart.

Happy Mother's Day! It's also game 7 today. On this day in 2010 the Flyers beat the Bruins, in Boston, to clinch a spot in Eastern Conference Finals. After falling behind 3-0 they battled back to win 4-3. We spotlight the 2010-11 Sixers.

On this day in 1985 construction would be begin on 1 Liberty Place. Eventually it would exceed the top of William Penn on City Hall, leading to the "Curse of Billy Penn" and a plethora of Philly Sports heartbreak. We spotlight the 1984-85 Sixers who could have been the very first victims of the curse.

A wasted opportunity last night, now it's do or die. On this day in 1910, Charles "Chief" Bender of the A's pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Naps. We spotlight the 1988-89 Sixers. Be sure to check out Phillygoat.com and use the promo code "JIMMONTGOMERY" at checkout for 10% off your Philly apparel purchase.

It's GAME 6! On this day in 1986 the Bucks beat the Sixers 113-112 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals when Dr. J's 15 footer fell short. We spotlight the 1985-86 Sixers.

HUGE win for the Sixers. It's now on to Game 6 in Philly. On this day in 1895 Sam Thompson became the 3rd MLB player to hit 100 career homeruns in the Phillies 14-4 win over the St. Louis Browns. We spotlight the 1969-70 Sixers. Go hug a nurse and a teacher.

It's Tuesday, time for some motivation and positivity. It's also Game 5. On this day in 1937 the Reds beat the Phillies 21-10. Ernie Lombardi went 6-6 against the Phils. We spotlight the 2008-09 Sixers.