On September 3rd, 2006, Ryan Howard became first Phillie in team history to hit 50 home runs in a single season. Howard finished the 2006 season with career high 58.
On September 3rd, 2000, during the Eagles season opener, the temperature in Dallas was 109 degrees at kick-off. The temperature actually rose throughout the game. The Eagles training staff had players drinking juice from dill pickle jars to retain body moisture and fight dehydration. It worked. A number of Cowboys were sidelined from the oppressive Texas heat but no Eagles were. The eagles won the “pickle juice” game, 44-14.
Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez became just the 10th pitcher in MLB history to reach 100 wins in both leagues when he notched his 3rd win in a Phillies uniform on September 3rd, 2009.
Eagles RB Duce Staley had a team-record 262 yards from scrimmage vs. Dallas Cowboys on September 3rd, 2000.
