Phlashback: Moments From The Vet

Here is a video looking back at the Phillies past, especially moments from Veteran's Stadium. The video covers the 1993 team, fan clubs, and even Harry the K.

Phashback: September 30, 2007

On this day in 2007, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East. The Mets fell to a 7-0 hole against the Florida Marlins before the first pitch was thrown in Philadelphia.

The epic Mets collapse helped the Phillies win the division for the first time since 1993. There was a huge celebration at Citizens Bank Park that evening, as if it were a World Series title.

Click here to see the video and re-live the moment.

Three Decades of September 28

September 28 has been an eventful date in Phillies history. On this day, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the division in both 1983 and 1993. Also on this day, the Phillies closed Veterans Stadium.

In 1983, the Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field to clinch. Greg Gross made the last out in left field.

In 1993, the Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch. Mariano Duncan hit the game-winning grand slam. John Kruk flipped to Don Pall to secure the 10-7 victory.

In 2003, the Phillies closed Veterans Stadium.

Phlashback: September 27, 2008

A year ago today, the Phillies clinched the National League East. It was the first time since 1976-78 that they won back-to-back titles.

Just like 2007, Jamie Moyer won the deciding game. The Mets did not collapse epically like the year prior, but they still were unable to hold their division lead.

Brad Lidge finished it off with the save, thanks to a spectacular double play.

Here is Swing and a Long Drive's post from that game!

VIDEO COURTESY: The Fightins

Three Years Ago Today..

I was looking for some audio for the "Call of the Day" feature (I try to find memorable, random, but great HK calls), and I came across this clip. Exactly three years ago, to this day, Chase Utley was suspended. Yes, the same Utley who doesn't usually show much of an expression during games.

Here is the clip. It's pretty funny, actually. You may recall a weak helmet slam, but it shows how he has grown as a player.

Utley was 1-4 in the Phillies 3-1 loss on Wednesday. Utley is batting .362 with 4 HR and 12 RBI so far in 2009 after returning from hip surgery.

Call of the day: It was Scott Graham who called Chase's ejection, and although Graham is a good broadcaster, this segment is for Harry.

It isn't just Raul Ibanez who walked off against the Padres. On July 4, 2006, Aaron Rowand had a chance.

"Line drive, it is a fair ball! GAME OVER! Ryan Howard scores, Aaron
Rowand delivers, and the Phillies have won it by a score of 6-5 on the RBI hit
by Aaron Rowand. So Rowand, starts the 4th of July celebration!"