This one hurts. The great Tony Taylor passed away this morning. He was 84. More than just a teammate, Tony was a great ballplayer and an even greater human. I truly loved that man. He was my friend, my roommate, served as the best man in my wedding and our kids grew up together. I…
On this day in 1976… Michael Jack Schmidt, the greatest third baseman in baseball history, blasted four home runs in Chicago to lead the Phillies to an impressive comeback win against the Cubs. The below is an original article from the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) written by our friend Rich D’Ambrosio. April 17,…
DA15 Instagram Post: Happy Birthday to my #Phillies teammate Johnny Briggs, w Tony Taylor (8) and Larry Hisle (22) at the 1970 home opener. Thanks @alexcheremeteff for sharing this photo
Sending warm “get well” wishes to my #Phillies roommate & dear friend Tony Taylor. Hoping he is released from #TJUHospital & back home soon! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
I first met Ernie Banks in the summer of 1958. I was in the 10th grade. John Ogden (the scout that would sign me with the Phillies) took a group of us to Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field to see a ballgame between the Cubs and the Pirates. Although I considered myself a basketball player first and…
Here is a great video summary of the 2014 Phillies Alumni Weekend highlighted by Charlie Manuel’s induction into the Wall of Fame. To be included with such a great group of players & coaches is a cherished honor. Thank you to the Phillies organization and the fans for making this event so special. Your browser…
Antonio Nemesio (Sanchez) Taylor was born on December 19, 1935 in Central Alava, Matanzas, Cuba — where everyone knew him by the nickname Ague. Originally signed by the New York Giants, Tony played for the Marianao Tigers of the Cuban Baseball League during the winter of 1955-56 and 1956-57. He came into professional baseball highly recommended by famous…