Phillies Lenny Dykstra’s uncle Tony Leswick scored an NHL game-seven overtime Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Detroit Red Wings over the Montreal Canadiens in 1953-54.

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On Father’s Day, 1964, during the first game of a double header against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium, Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning threw the 7^th Perfect Game in MLB History.  Bunning’s perfect game was the first regular season perfect game in the National League since 1880! It was also the first no-hitter thrown by a Phillies hurler in 58 years.  A young Rick Wise won game 2 of the twinbill for the Phillies, in his MLB debut.

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Did you know… Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon is not only the Phillies all-time saves leader, but the Boston Red Sox all-time leader, as well.            

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Did you know… On November 3^rd, 1996 vs Dallas Cowboys in Dallas, in the game’s closing seconds, Eagles James Willis intercepted a Troy Aikman pass four yards deep in the end zone, ran it out to the 10 yard line and tossed a lateral to teammate Troy Vincent who ran 90 yards for the TD to preserve the win. The 104-yard TD is the longest INT in team history.

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Brotherly Love in the City of Brotherly Love

The Flyers have had five sets of brothers during their 50 years in the NHL.

Wayne and Larry Hillman – 1969-71

Joe and Jim Watson – 1973-78

Ron and Rich Sutter – 1983-86

Kimmo and Jussi Timonen – 2007

Brayden and Luke Schenn – 2013-16

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Start your engines… 54 different pitchers have started a season opener for the Phillies since 1908.

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Did you know… The Phillies have had two players in their history record an unassisted triple play. Mickey Morandini had the 9^th triple play in the modern era in 1992, and Eric Bruntlett had the 15^th in 2009.  Both triple plays were off the bats of Jeffs (Jeff King 1992, Jeff Francoeur 2009). 

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Did you know… The Robert Redford movie “The Natural” is based on the life of Phillies 1B Eddie Waitkus.

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Did you know… Legendary Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts once completed 28 consecutive starts including a 17-inning marathon vs. Boston Braves on September 6^th, 1952.  Roberts faced 71 batters during the 7-6 win, and earned his 23^rd win of the season.    

Did you know… Phillies hurler Robin Roberts is the only pitcher to beat the Braves team in all three cities they called home (Boston, Milwaukee, Atlanta).

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Did you know… Terry Mulholland’s MLB career lasted 5 days short of 20 years.  During his career, Mulholland beat every single team in Major League Baseball.   

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