Occasional Glory: A History of the Philadelphia Phillies »

"The Philadelphia Phillies have lost more games and finished in last place more times than any other major league club. Despite their reputation as one of the most unsuccessful teams ever to take the field, the Phillies have had some unforgettable players and notable triumphs throughout their history." This history of the Phillies from the club's inception in 1883 covers the team's finer seasons and players as well as the lows. Highlights include the great outfield of the 1890s, Grover Cleveland Alexander and the 1915 pennant winner, Chuck Klein's slugging feats, Roberts, Ennis, Ashburn and the Whiz Kids, the era of Gene Mauch, Jim Bunning and the heartbreak of the lost pennant in 1964, Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton and the 1980 World Series championship, and the surprise pennant in 1993. Also discussed at length is the team's relationship with the city of Philadelphia.