In 1979, the Phillies started 14-5 and on May 17, after the historic 23-22, 10-inning victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field with a 30-mph wind blowing out to left field, they were 24-10 ...

The Phillies were coming off three consecutive NL East titles in 1979 and three very disappointing NLCS playoff losses. They shocked the baseball world by signing Pete Rose to play first base and ...

Mike Schmidt, seen here in 1988, hit the winning home run for the Phillies in their 23-22, 10-inning victory over the Cubs on May 17, 1979, at Wrigley Field.