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This Day in Philly Sports History
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…
Episodes
- This Day in Philly Sports History
October 13 - Stairs Rips One Into the Night
In this episode, Jim Montgomery shares insights on marriage, emphasizing that it is not the fairy tale many expect, but rather a journey filled with challenges…
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October 12 - You Gotta Make That Tackle Though
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the recent Philadelphia sports events, focusing on the Eagles' frustrating loss, coaching decisions, and player…
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October 9 - The Birth of a Rivalry
Get your daily dose of Philly sports grit! In this episode, Jim Montgomery breaks down the latest lineup battles, media headlines, and legendary moments in…
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October 8 - Lito! Whoah Oh Oh Oh
In this episode, we explore the strategic moves of the Philadelphia Eagles, including the trade of Cam Jurgens, and discuss the broader implications for team…
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October 7 - Hoooton. Hooooton. (Black Friday at the Vet)
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the retirement of Lane Johnson, reflecting on his impactful career and contributions to mental health awareness. The…
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October 6 - The Baseball Gods Giveth and the Baseball Gods Taketh
Welcome to This Day in Philly Sports History for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, hosted by Jim Montgomery. Today's episode opens with a lesson on motivation from…
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryOctober 5 - You Can't See My Tears if it's Raining
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent struggles of the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing their performance in the latest game and the impact of…
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October 2 - The Disappointing End of a Disappointing Era
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the disappointing end of the Phillies' season, discussing the team's legacy and management decisions. He emphasizes…
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October 1 - It's October - Let's Enjoy a Baseball Game
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff journey during Red October, highlighting key players and moments from recent…
This Day in Philly Sports HistorySeptember 30 - Will We Survive to See Red October?
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the recent struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, analyzing key moments and decisions that have…
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September 29 - Everybody Sucked. It was the Whole Team!
In this episode of Stay in Philly Sports History, host Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of incremental improvement in daily life, inspired by a quote…
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September 28 - Division Championships and Batting Titles
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery reflects on the passing of Bill Giles, a pivotal figure in Philadelphia sports…
- This Day in Philly Sports History
September 25 - The Ghosts of '64
In this episode of the podcast, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Phillies' struggles, the Eagles' injury…
- This Day in Philly Sports History
September 24 - Jake Elliott Turns the Eagles Season Around
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses his visit to the National Liberty Museum, highlighting the significance…
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September 23- Fight Night in Philly
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the Philadelphia Phillies' recent successes as they approach the postseason…
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September 22 - The Turning Point
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on motivational…
- This Day in Philly Sports History
September 21 - Jalen Put on His Superman Cape
This episode explores the recent performance of the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing key moments, player contributions, and areas for improvement. It also…
This Day in Philly Sports HistorySeptember 18 - We Forgot About the Drama For a Week
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the exciting weekend ahead for Philly sports, including a recap of the…
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September 17 - Phillies Return After 9/11 in a Big Way
On this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses significant events from September 17 across various years, including…
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September 16 - Feels Like the First Time
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the current struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies, the challenges faced…
- This Day in Philly Sports History
September 15 - Troy Aikman, Sacked Again
In this episode of Philly Sports History, Jim Montgomery reflects on personal growth over the past five years, encouraging listeners to consider if their…
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September 14 - Back to Back Chokes by the Mets
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery reflects on the Eagles' season opener, highlighting Jalen Hurts' performance and…
This Day in Philly Sports HistorySeptember 11 - Hey Vince, Shut Up!
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, sharing personal stories and the impact of the tragedy on American unity. He…
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September 10 - Marty Bystrom Underrated World Series Champion
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the kickoff of the NFL season, highlights from the Phillies game, and…
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September 9 - The Eagles Announce Their Arrival
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the kickoff of the NFL season, focusing on the Eagles' predictions and the impact of Brandon Graham's retirement. He…
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September 8 - A Lot Has Gone Down Over the Past Four Years
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the importance of collaboration and teamwork in both professional settings and sports. He discusses the recent…
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September 7 - D-Jax Makes His Debut
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reviews the weekend's events in Philly sports, focusing on the Phillies' disappointing performance, the Eagles' preparations…
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September 4 - Buddy Ryan Has One Speed - Full Steam Ahead
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Eagles and Phillies, highlights local sports…
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September 3 - Pickle Juice and Dingers - For Who, For What?
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery covers significant events from September 3rd, including a recap of the Phillies'…
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September 2 - Back in My Day Kickers Only Had One Shoe
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the recent success of the Philadelphia Phillies, including a six-game…
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August 31 - The Phillies Role in the Black Sox Scandal
In this episode, Jim Montgomery reviews the latest happenings in Philly sports, including the Phillies' successful weekend series against the Angels, the…
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September 1 - Bryce Paup Ruined My Childhood
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of reassessing personal goals as September begins, reflecting on progress made since the start of the…
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August 28 - Schwarbombs Galore
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Phillies and Eagles, including playoff races and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryAugust 17 - Buckle Up, We Have a Playoff Race
In this episode, Jim Montgomery recaps the weekend's sports events in Philadelphia, highlighting the Phillies' successful games, the Eagles' preseason…
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryAugust 14 - If You Build it, They Will Hit Cornbombs
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performance of the Phillies, the upcoming Eagles preseason…
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August 13 - It Was a Dump, but it Was Our Dump
In this episode of Philly Sports History, Jim Montgomery discusses the current struggles of the Phillies as they face a tough season, the scrutiny surrounding…
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August 12 - The Butterfly Effect - Jalen Reagor and Justin Jefferson
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent struggles of the Phillies, the excitement surrounding the upcoming NBA season, and the implications of the…
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August 11 - Is This the Andrew Painter We Were Promised?
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of responding positively to adversity, emphasizing that bad things happen to everyone, but how we…
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August 10 - Who Wants to Pitch in the Phillies Bullpen?
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery provides a comprehensive recap of the weekend's sports events, focusing on the…
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August 7 - Chase Utley, You Are the Man
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the latest in Philly sports, including the conclusion of the Greatest Philly…
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August 6 - I Got a Name, I Got a Name
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery reflects on the recent Phillies game, discusses the Eagles' training camp dynamics…
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryAugust 5 - How About That?
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performances of the Phillies, including standout players and…
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August 4 - No Where to Go But Up?
In this episode, Jim Montgomery shares motivational insights through the story of a pencil, discusses the recent trade deadline moves of the Phillies, provides…
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August 3 - The Clock is Ticking Mr. Dombrowski
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest happenings in Philadelphia sports, focusing on the MLB trade…
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July 31 - Aloha Means Goodbye
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates in Philly sports, including the Final Four matchups in the greatest Philly High School hoops…
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July 30 - Your Move Dave
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies, including their disappointing loss to the Marlins and the team's…
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July 29 - I Think We Need Some Help
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses significant developments in Philadelphia sports, including the Eagles'…
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryJuly 28 - Is it Time to be Concerned about the Phillies?
Jim Montgomery shares insights on the nature of luck, the importance of preparation, and updates on Philly sports teams, emphasizing that success is driven by…
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July 27 - The Sixers Land the King
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the latest happenings in Philly sports, focusing on the impact of LeBron James joining the Sixers, the performance of…
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LeBron James Signs With the Sixers - July 24
In this special report, Jim Montgomery discusses the significant impact of LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract. He emphasizes…
This Day in Philly Sports HistoryJuly 24 - Wilt vs. Shaq - A Dream Matchup
In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of the Phillies, focusing on their fundamental issues…
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July 23 - Dickie Thon Saves the Day
In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of the Philadelphia Phillies as they approach training camp, highlighting recent performances and…