This Day in Philly Sports History - July 16, 2024

Alec Bohm had a strong showing in the HR derby, losing in the semis on a swing off. The All-Star Game is tonight. Ricky Council IV is still impressing in Summer League. Today's Ultimate Philly Sports Nickname Tournament Matchups: Ben Franklin Region - #2 Boston Strangler vs. #10 Kangaroo Kid Cheesesteak Region - #4 Round Mound of Rebound vs. #5 Secretary of Defense On this day in 2009 the Phillies beat the Marlins 4-0. Raul Ibanez hit 2 HRs, and Ryan Howard hit is 200th career homer. He became the fastest to reach 200 in MLB History. 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