The Evolution of Baseball in Philadelphia
Fox Chase Library
Join instructor Jeff Thomas, a 40+ year Phillies season ticket holder, for an afternoon steeped in Philadelphia baseball history. Learn about the progression of the Delaware Valley’s relationship with America’s pastime, beginning not too long after the Civil War and continuing through the 1960s.
We will discuss the American League’s Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia's material presence in the Negro Leagues, and the formation and growth of the Philadelphia Phillies franchise. This experience is for baseball novices and experts alike!
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Fox Chase Library
501 Rhawn Street (Rhawn & Jeanes Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2504
215-685-0547