This Day in Philly Sports History - July 17, 2025

It's a Throwback Thursday. Today we look at former Sixers Mascot Hip Hop. Shane Gillis represented the Eagles early and often last night at the Espy's. The Union escaped with a 2-1 win over Montreal and we continue our Greatest Individual Season in Philly Sports History.Today's Matchup is out of the Eagles Region. #2 Reggie White from 1987 takes on #3 Nick Foles from 2013.On this day in 1918 the Phillies played their longest game ever, 21 innings. In 1984 Steve Carlton and Sixto Lezcano led the way for the Phillies and 2007 Aaron Rowand became the first Phillie with 2 4 extra base hit games in a month.The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRWLeave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531Beach Caddy has you covered for your Jersey Shore vacation. Use the promo code JIMBO for 10% Bell Hop Service and Beach Cart rental. Available in Ocean City, Sea Isle, Avalon, Stone Harbor and Wildwood.Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order Lotwyn 3D-Printed Hype Chains. Bring the hype to every moment that matters. Got to Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Code TCCPOD to take 10%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 @TheClashingConferences The 2025 Induction Class for the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame is set. Here’s who got in https://www.philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/Check out the Philly Sports History Portal for access to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame New Digital Archive https://sites.google.com/phillyhall.org/phillysportshistory