Tag: manny trillo
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How many numbers have the Phillies retired?
The Phillies played their inaugural season in 1883, meaning they are one of baseball’s oldest franchises. Still, they have retired only five numbers in that time. Well, seven, if you include Grover Cleveland Alexander and Chuck Klein. Also, Who is number 9 on the Red…
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What is a Trillo?
Trillo, Italian for Trill (music), a musical ornament. In 17th century Italy “trillo” denotes the so-called ‘Monteverdi trill’ or ‘goat’s trill‘, a tremolo-like repetition of a single pitch, the term “gruppo” being used for the modern trill or shake. Also, What does a trill look…
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Where is the Wall of Fame?
Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame Honoring Alumni of both the Phillies and the Philadelphia Athletics began in 1978 at Veterans Stadium in a 200-level display originally called the Philadelphia Baseball Hall of Fame. The display is located at the Left Field Plaza behind the scoreboard…