Reading Phillies
League	Eastern League
Division	Southern Division
Year founded	1967
Major League affiliation	Philadelphia Phillies
Home ballpark	FirstEnergy Stadium
Previous home ballparks
City	Reading, Pennsylvania
Current uniform colors	red, blue
Previous uniform colors	maroon, white
Logo design	A white baseball superimposed over a blue baseball diamond. The "Reading Phillies" wordmark superimposed over the ball and diamond with a black, steaming train centered above.
Division titles
League titles	1968, 1973, 1995, co-champions in 2001
Manager
Owner

The Reading Phillies are an Eastern League team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Since the 1967 season, they have played in the South Division of the Eastern League, and are the AA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The affiliation with the Phillies has lasted unbroken for 40 years. The Phillies play in FirstEnergy Stadium, previously known as Reading Municipal Memorial Stadium. Built in 1951, the stadium seats 9,000 fans. Image File history File links ReadingPhilsLogo. ... The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it now has a team in Ohio. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 29 - Branch Rickey and Lloyd Waner are elected to the Hall of Fame by an unanimous vote of the Special Veterans Committee. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,14,20,32,36 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1883–present) unofficially Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944-1945) Philadelphia Phillies (1883-2006) Philadelphia Quakers (1882-1882) Worcester Rubylegs (1880-1881) (Commonly referred to as Blue Jays 1944... FirstEnergy Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Berks County Founded 1748 Mayor Thomas McMahon Area    - City 26. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Berks County Founded 1748 Mayor Thomas McMahon Area    - City 26. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it now has a team in Ohio. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1,14,20,32,36 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1883–present) unofficially Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944-1945) Philadelphia Phillies (1883-2006) Philadelphia Quakers (1882-1882) Worcester Rubylegs (1880-1881) (Commonly referred to as Blue Jays 1944... FirstEnergy Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...

In November of 2006, the City of Reading announced that it received a grant from Berks County Community Foundation to study the costs and benefits of building a new riverfront stadium and the costs and benefits of renovating the existing stadium. That study will probably be completed in 2007.

The R-Phils won the Eastern League championship in 1968, 1973, and 1995, and were co-champions in 2001. 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2001. ...

Notable alumni

• Third baseman Mike Schmidt
• Shortstop (later manager) Larry Bowa
• Catcher Darren Daulton
• Second baseman Mickey Morandini
• First baseman (outfielder with Philadelphia) Greg Luzinski
• Second baseman Juan Samuel
• Catcher Mike Lieberthal
• Catcher Bob Boone
• Shortstop (Second baseman with Chicago Cubs) Ryne Sandberg
• Shortstop Jimmy Rollins
• Outfielder Marlon Byrd
• First baseman Ryan Howard
• Outfielder Pat Burrell
• Third baseman Scott Rolen
• Pitcher Randy Wolf
• Pitcher Brett Myers
• Pitcher Cole Hamels

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Darren Arthur Daulton (born January 3, 1962 in Arkansas City, Kansas), nicknamed Dutch, is a former catcher in Major League Baseball best remembered for his years with the Philadelphia Phillies. ... The position of the second baseman Second base redirects here. ... Michael Robert Morandini (born April 22, 1966 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1990-97, 2000), Chicago Cubs (1998-99), and Toronto Blue Jays (2000). ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... An outfielder moves in to catch a fly ball Outfielder is a collective term including left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder, the three positions in baseball farthest from the batter. ... Gregory Michael The Bull Luzinski (born on November 22, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. ... The position of the second baseman Second base redirects here. ... Juan Milton Samuel (born December 9, 1960 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a baseball coach and a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. ... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... A Mike Lieberthal autographed baseball card. ... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... Robert Raymond Boone (born November 19, 1947) is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who was a four-time All_Star and one of the best defensive catchers in the games history. ... The position of the shortstop A shortstop moves to his left, toward the center of the field, to play a ground ball Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1889) (a. ... Ryne Dee Sandberg (born September 18, 1959 in Spokane, Washington), nicknamed Ryno, is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who spent nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. ... The position of the shortstop A shortstop moves to his left, toward the center of the field, to play a ground ball Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. ... Jimmy Rollins batting for the Phillies in 2004 The switch-hitting Jimmy Rollins (born November 27th, 1978 in Oakland, California) was the Philadelphia Phillies second round draft pick in 1996. ... An outfielder moves in to catch a fly ball Outfielder is a collective term including left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder, the three positions in baseball farthest from the batter. ... Marlon Jerrard Byrd (born August 30, 1977 in Boynton Beach, Florida) is a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Nationals. ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979 in St. ... An outfielder moves in to catch a fly ball Outfielder is a collective term including left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder, the three positions in baseball farthest from the batter. ... Patrick Brian Burrell (born October 10, 1976 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas) is an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. ... The position of the third baseman Third base redirects here. ... Scott Bruce Rolen (born April 4, 1975 in Evansville, Indiana) is an American baseball player, who currently plays at third base for the St. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Randy Wolf (born August 22, 1976 in Canoga Park, California) is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1999-present). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Brett Allen Myers (born August 17, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Cole Hamels (born December 27, 1983, in San Diego, California), is a starting left handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball. ...

Season records since 1995

(Place indicates finish in Southern Division)

• 1995: 73-69 (t-1st), manager Bill Dancy
• 1996: 66-75 (4th), manager Bill Robinson
• 1997: 74-68 (3rd), manager Al LeBoeuf
• 1998: 56-85 (5th), manager Al LeBoeuf
• 1999: 73-69 (3rd), manager Gary Varsho
• 2000: 85-57 (1st), manager Gary Varsho
• 2001: 77-65 (2nd), manager Gary Varsho
• 2002: 76-66 (3rd), manager Greg Legg
• 2003: 62-79 (5th), manager Greg Legg
• 2004: 64-77 (4th), manager Greg Legg
• 2005: 69-73 (4th), manager Steve Swisher
• 2006: 71-69 (3rd), manager P.J. Forbes

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Playoff appearances since 1995

• 1995 season: Defeated Trenton 3-0 in semfinals; defeated New Haven 3-2 for league title.
• 2000 season: Defeated Harrisburg 3-0 in semifinals; lost to New Haven 3-1 in championship.
• 2001 season: Defeated Erie 3-1 in semifinals; declared league co-champions with New Britain when championship series was cancelled due to the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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External links

• Reading Phillies official site
• Reading Phillies' MiLB Page