This Day in Philly Sports History

Jim Montgomery
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Sports
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Welcome to the ultimate rollercoaster ride through Philly sports! Each day, we dive into the current state of Philadelphia's sports scene — the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between. But we don’t stop there. We take a trip down memory lane, reliving iconic moments, legendary characters, gut-wrenching losses, and unforgettable celebrations that define what it means to be a Philly fan. It’s a daily dose of passion, history, and that signature Philly grit — all served up with energy, humor, and a whole lotta heart.

  1. 7h ago

    August 27 - Joe, Say it Ain't So

    In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the passing of Dolly Parton, shares updates on the Philadelphia Phillies' recent performance, and discusses the Eagles' training camp and roster changes. He also covers the end of the Pro Bowl, the legacy of Shoeless Joe Jackson, and highlights significant events in Philly sports history on August 27th. Chapters 00:00 Remembering Dolly Parton and Personal Reflections 02:51 Phillies' Performance and Historic Stats 05:46 Eagles Training Camp and Roster Updates 09:09 Pro Bowl Changes and NFL News 12:03 Throwback Thursday: Shoeless Joe Jackson's Legacy 14:54 This Day in Philly Sports History 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

  2. 1d ago

    August 26 - Bullet Joe Bush, Wally Schang, and Stuffy McInnis Lead the Way for the A's

    Welcome to This Day in Philly Sports History for August 26, 2026! In today's episode, Jim Montgomery breaks down the latest Eagles training camp buzz through the eyes of an 11-year-old, vents about West Coast baseball after another tough Phillies loss, explores a massive butterfly-effect "What If" Wednesday, and dives into today's historic Philly sports milestones. 0:00 – Intro & Eagles Open Practice Update 2:20 – Phillies vs. Mariners Recap & West Coast Baseball Rant 4:43 – Yesterday's Trivia, Social Plugs & Philly Hall Updates 5:54 – What If Wednesday: What If the Eagles Never Fired Doug Peterson? 10:59 – This Day in Philly Sports History (1916, 2005, 2008, 2020 & 2023 Milestones) 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531 💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW 🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/ 👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off. 🎙️ 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

  3. 2d ago

    August 25 - The No Goal Patrol

    Welcome to a Tuesday edition of This Day in Philly Sports History! Host Jim Montgomery opens with a dose of morning motivation before diving into the local sports landscape: the Phillies' 9-game winning streak coming to an end in Seattle, growing concerns around Zack Wheeler, East Side Little League’s incredible World Series run ending in extra innings, and the latest buzz from Eagles training camp (including some inside notes on Tanner McKee and Makai Lemon). Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:05 The Power of Resilience and Past Experiences 02:01 Dealing with Challenges at Work and Personal Growth 02:59 Sports Updates: Phillies and Zack Wheeler’s Performance 07:10 Philadelphia Little League and Eagles News 12:05 Historical Sports Milestones and Record Games 13:56 Philadelphia Atoms Soccer Championship 1973 14:50 Phillies’ Offensive Records and Player Milestones 17:10 Philadelphia Phillies’ Historical Moments and Trades 19:01 Closing Remarks and Encouragement to Rely on Your Track Record 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

  4. 3d ago

    August 24 - We're Going Streaking!

    In this episode, Jim Montgomery recaps an exciting weekend in Philadelphia sports, highlighting the Phillies' impressive sweep of the Cardinals and discussing the Eagles' backup quarterback situation. He also touches on the Union's performance and shares historical sports moments from August 24th. The conversation reflects on the current state of Philadelphia sports, with a focus on the Phillies' resurgence and the challenges facing the Eagles as the season approaches. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:03 Phillies' Recent Dominance and Playoff Outlook 04:00 Eagles' Preseason Performance and Backup QB Debate 06:47 Historical Moments in Philly Sports History 10:04 Player Performances and Team Strategy Analysis 13:02 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

  5. 6d ago

    August 21 - 93 World Series Redo

    In this episode, we explore the history of the Philadelphia Phillies, including a hypothetical World Series redo of the 1993 team, and discuss key moments in Philly sports history. We also highlight upcoming local sports events and share insights into the team's past performances. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:05 Recap of Phillies' 1993 World Series and a hypothetical redo 10:01 Analysis of the Phillies' worst shutout record in 1883 16:51 Memorable Phillies comeback games and fan culture 22:06 Upcoming Phillies and local sports events 23:04 Closing thoughts and episode wrap-up 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

  6. Aug 20

    August 20 - White Lightning: The Baddest Dude in the League

    In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Phillies' recent winning streak and playoff aspirations, the Eagles' joint practices and preseason concerns, the Union's spirited performance against Messi's team, and a tribute to Bobby Jones' legacy in the Sixers' history. The episode also highlights notable historical moments in Phillies' history and poses trivia questions to engage listeners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:35 Jim discusses Phillies' recent winning streak and team performance 01:34 Analysis of Phillies' position in playoff race and roster moves 02:33 Eagles' preseason practice and key observations 05:00 Insights into Eagles' secondary and practice scenarios 06:38 Upcoming Eagles' game and practice adjustments 07:06 Question of the day: What does practice performance mean? 08:18 Eagles fans' enthusiasm and preseason outlook 09:15 Philadelphia 76ers' workout video and team prospects 10:41 Union's fight in the MLS and recent match highlights 11:11 Philadelphia sports trivia and historical moments 12:07 Philadelphia Phillies' historic games and streaks 19:02 Phillies' 23-game losing streak and comeback wins 20:24 Major League Baseball record for consecutive losses 21:23 Phillies' notable wins and memorable moments 22:52 Phillies' recent games in Buffalo and COVID doubleheaders 23:51 Summary and upcoming Phillies and Eagles coverage 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

  7. Aug 19

    August 19 - Is This the Beginning or is This the End?

    In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performance of the Phillies, highlighting their exciting game and the players' contributions. He transitions into the Eagles' joint practice, emphasizing the importance of execution over results. The conversation then shifts to a 'What If Wednesday' segment, exploring the potential outcomes had different draft decisions been made by Howie Roseman. Finally, Jim reflects on significant historical sports moments and trivia related to Philadelphia sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Philly Sports History and Today's Topics 00:35 Jim discusses recent Phillies game and team performance 01:32 Analysis of Phillies' fielding and player contributions 02:24 Preview of upcoming Phillies and Eagles games 03:22 Eagles' joint practice and preseason expectations 04:47 Focus on Eagles' offensive and defensive strategies 06:21 Importance of execution and game preparation 07:15 Upcoming Phillies and Eagles events and highlights 08:11 Trivia and historical sports moments 09:11 What if scenarios: Howie Roseman's draft moves 10:09 The impact of the 2016 draft and Carson Wentz 11:29 Alternative quarterback scenarios and team trajectories 12:54 Butterfly effect of draft decisions on Eagles' history 13:24 Closing thoughts and call for listener input 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

  8. Aug 18

    August 18 - Happy Mike Lieberthal Day!

    In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of hard work and commitment in achieving greatness, particularly in the context of the new school year for educators. He also provides updates on the Philadelphia Phillies' recent performance and prospects, as well as insights from Eagles training camp, emphasizing the need for patience and understanding during practice. The episode concludes with a look back at significant events in Philly sports history on August 18th. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:01 The importance of doing the boring work 01:59 Metaphor of hitting a boulder repeatedly 03:00 The mindset of persistence and patience 03:58 The cost of commitment versus inspiration 04:58 Building success brick by brick 05:56 Embracing the grind in education and sports 07:12 Phillies update and team resilience 08:09 The Phillies vibe check and management news 09:09 NFL preseason and practice insights 09:55 The importance of practice and preparation 11:13 Reflections on sports management and coaching 12:09 The value of patience and small efforts 13:06 Questions for the audience and team mindset 13:46 Recap of recent sports history and trivia 15:13 Looking ahead and closing thoughts 📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW🏅 The New and Improved Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame website https://philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/👕 Check out http://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 http://Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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

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Welcome to the ultimate rollercoaster ride through Philly sports! Each day, we dive into the current state of Philadelphia's sports scene — the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between. But we don’t stop there. We take a trip down memory lane, reliving iconic moments, legendary characters, gut-wrenching losses, and unforgettable celebrations that define what it means to be a Philly fan. It’s a daily dose of passion, history, and that signature Philly grit — all served up with energy, humor, and a whole lotta heart.

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