This Day in Philly Sports History

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...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the excitement surrounding the opening day of the Phillies, the Flyers' recent performance, and the ongoing challenges faced by the Sixers. He reflects on historical moments from Villanova and St. Joe's basketball teams, shares AI predictions for the Phillies' season, and highlights the journey of Kamiya Smalls in honor of Women's History M...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery expresses his excitement for the Philadelphia Sixers as they gear up for the playoffs, highlighting key player performances and potential. He transitions to the anticipation of the Phillies' opening day, sharing bold predictions for the season ahead. The conversation reflects on memorable March Madness moments, particularly focusing on the Big Five teams, and co...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports teams, focusing on the Flyers' playoff hopes, the Sixers' dynamics as they approach the playoffs, and the Eagles' offseason moves. He also previews the Phillies' pitching strengths and concerns ahead of the new season, shares historical sports moments, a...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the nature of distractions and how they reflect what we are trying to avoid in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these distractions to tackle underlying issues. The conversation then shifts to sports, analyzing the performance and expectations of the Sixers and previewing the Phillies' upcoming season, including lineup strategies...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery covers the latest updates on the Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies as they gear up for their respective seasons. He discusses the Sixers' playoff prospects amidst injuries, the Flyers' surprising winning streak, and the anticipation for the Phillies' opening day. The episode also highlights significant histo...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the excitement of March Madness, updates on Philadelphia sports teams including the Sixers and Flyers, and highlights significant historical moments in sports. He also engages listeners with trivia about the Big Five and reflects on the Mount Rushmore of hated athletes in Philadelphia sports. The episode concludes with a celebration of Women's History...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the excitement of March Madness, updates on local Philadelphia sports teams including the Flyers, Sixers, and Eagles, and highlights significant historical moments in Philly sports. The episode also features a spotlight on women's sports, specifically Demiah Walker's journey to becoming a WNBA cha...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates from the Sixers, Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and local college teams. He highlights the struggles of the Sixers, the signing of Hollywood Brown by the Eagles, and Bryce Harper's performance in the World Baseball Classic. The episode also features a tribute to Wilt Chamberlain, a discu...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of persistence and motivation, drawing inspiration from a Confucius quote. He reflects on the World Baseball Classic, player performances, and updates on the Philadelphia sports scene, including the Sixers and Eagles. Montgomery also highlights significant moments in sports history, includi...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery recaps the weekend's sports events, including the Eagles' signing of Dallas Goedert, the Phillies' preparations for the upcoming season, and the Sixers' recent games. He also discusses the excitement of March Madness, highlighting local teams and their chances in the tournament. Additionally, Jim reflect...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Eagles, including contract restructures and player signings. He highlights the upcoming Phillies Wall of Fame inductions for Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley, while also lamenting the Sixers' injury woes and the notion that the franchise is cursed. The conversation shifts to historic...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest news surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles, including trade speculations about AJ Brown and updates on Jalen Carter and Dallas Goddard. The conversation shifts to the Flyers' recent game performance and the Sixers' upcoming challenges. Montgomery also reflects on significant historical sp...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the latest moves in Eagles free agency, including the signing of Riq Woolen, and analyzes the implications for the team's defense. He also reflects on the Sixers' ongoing struggles and the potential curse surrounding the team. The conversation shifts to March Madness, highlighting significant historica...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of habits over goals in achieving success, reflecting on the recent changes in the Eagles' roster during free agency, and providing updates on the Sixers and Flyers. He also highlights the achievements of Michelle Marciniak in honor of Women's History Month, and concludes with motiv...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery recaps the weekend's sports events, including updates on the Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies. He discusses the upcoming NFL free agency and highlights significant historical sports moments, including the achievements of Bernard Hopkins and Kathy Engelbert. The episode concludes with a trivia question and a spotlig...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates in Philadelphia sports, including the Flyers' trade deadline situation, the excitement of March Madness, and the Eagles' trade rumors. He also highlights the Phillies' spring training progress, shares trivia about Temple basketball, and reflects on a visit to the National Li...