This Day in Philly Sports History - July 7, 2024

The Phillies look to win the series against the Braves this afternoon sending Michael Mercado to the mound. Reinforcements are on the way next week though. The Sixers signed Caleb Martin and waived Paul Reed. Today's Ultimate Philly Sports Nickname Tournament Matchups: Balboa Region - #5 Weapon X vs. #12 Iggles Schuylkill Region - #7 Dirty Waters vs. #10 Tug McGraw On this day in 1964 Jim Bunning, Johnny Callison, and Chris Short represented the Phillies in the All-Star Game. Johnny Callison was the hero as he hit a walk off 3-run homer for the NL. He took home the MVP. 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