This Day in Philly Sports History - August 6, 2024

The Phillies dropped their 7th straight series opener in LA last night. They look to Cristopher Sanchez to right the ship in game 2. Jalen Hurts is the ambassador for Flag Football in the 2028 Olympics. The Question of the Day is "Do you stay up to watch the Phillies when they're out west?" Today's Philly Olympic Spotlight is - Allie Wilson, track and field from Wallingford. On this day in 1963 the Philadelphia Sixers were officially born. The owners had a naming contest. Walter Stahlman is credited with the winning entry. He wanted to the team to honor the men who "forged this country's independence". Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531 Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order For more information about this year’s induction including inductee bios and ticket information for the ceremony go to https://www.philadelphiasportshalloffame.org The Clashing Conferences Podcast brings together the everyday passion of REAL fans and their not so friendly friends for the purpose of real life sports entertainment.  Available wherever you get your pods and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLVSg7IjPpQ93iTUPb-KIg