Not many people remember this but in 1944, after 16 straight losing seasons, new Philadelphia Phillies owner Bob Carpenter hired a marketing maven who
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Old Skool 1944 Philadelphia Phillies Blue Jays Tee
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Sports Logo Case Study #2—1944 Philadelphia Blue Jays/Phillies — Todd Radom Design
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Biggio hit by pitch to force in tiebreaking run in 8th, Blue Jays beat Phillies 2-1
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Phillies Stars Dim Braves' Spotlight in Stellar NLDS Game 1 Win - Sports Illustrated
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Kyle Schwarber exits Phillies' game vs. Blue Jays with left foot contusion – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Bullpen Melts Down, Phillies Win 4-3 - Bluebird Banter
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Stirrups Now! on X: Today in 1943 the Phillies introduced their new nickname: The Blue Jays. It lasts for two seasons and then is dropped. / X
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Meanies, Beer Bellies, Big City Boys: The MLB team names that almost were - The Athletic
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SIMMONS: Jays opening lineup compares favourably to best teams ever
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Phillies star Harper exits with sore shoulder, Jays win 4-0 - The San Diego Union-Tribune