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Old 08-11-2021, 11:13 AM
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Ted Zanidakis
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Default 1950 "Whiz Kids" team. The Phillies are the longest continuous franchise (est. 1883)

For those of you who are interested in history.....

Philadelphia Phillies....they were originally named the "Quakers". The nickname "Phillies" first appeared in the
Philadelphia Inquirer in their April 3rd 1883 edition, and within a few years Phillies became their official name.

Cincinnati Reds.....since 1890 were called the Red Stockings, Reds, then Redlegs (1953), back to Reds (1961).

Chicago Cubs....since 1876 were called the White Stockings, Colts (1890), "Cubs" 1902, (officially Cubs 1907).


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