This Day in Philly Sports History - June 24, 2024

It is a big day on This Day in Philly Sports History. The only thing that could bump the start of the tournament down would be Michkov coming over to Philly. Well...welcome to Philly Matvei. We do kick off the tournament. Tijuan Walker is back on the IL as the Phillies head to Detroit. Today kicks off the Philly Sports Ultimate Nickname Tournament. We have 2 matchups today. Out of the Cheesesteak Region #6 The Polish Rifle/Jaws vs. #11 The Ultimate Weapon Out of the Balboa Region #8 The Bodyguard vs. #9 Wild Thing Get your vote in anyway you can. On this day in 1963, Joey Giardello beat Sugar Ray Robinson to become the #1 contender to Dick Tiger's middleweight championship. Giardello won the title later that year. 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 basketball entertainment.  Available wherever you get your pods and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLVSg7IjPpQ93iTUPb-KIg