Iconic Phillies Photos

SI Staff | Oct 27, 2009

Iconic Phillies Photos

Chuck Klein

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Chuck Klein, one of the top sluggers of the late 1920s and '30s, inspects his bats.

Robin Roberts

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Robin Roberts shows off his unique delivery.

Jim Bunning

AP

Jim Bunning, currently a Senator from Kentucky, poses before a game.

Greg Luzinski

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Greg Luzinski takes a swing during a game against the Mets.

Mike Schmidt

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Mike Schmidt and Jay Johnstone stretch before a spring training session.

Larry Bowa

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Shortstop Larry Bowa sits alone in the dugout after the Phillies lost a season-ending Game 4 of the NLCS to the Dodgers.

Mike Schmidt

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Mike Schmidt, arguably the most decorated Phillie of all time, poses before a game against Montreal.

Steve Carlton

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A four-time Cy Young winner while in Philadelphia, Steve Carlton prepares for a pitch during a game against Houston.

Tug McGraw

AP

One of the most iconic photos in Philadelphia sports history -- Tug McGraw leaps into the air after striking out Willie Wilson to give the Phillies a World Series victory.

Tug McGraw

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Tug McGraw celebrates with Philly fans during a victory rally at JFK Stadium.

George Brett and Mike Schmidt

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George Brett and Mike Schmidt share a toast during a SI photo shoot.

Pete Rose with son

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Pete Rose and son, Pete Rose Jr., enjoy the view from the Phillies dugout.

John Kruk

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John Kruk surveys the field before stepping into the batter's box during a World Series game against Toronto.

Mitch Williams

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Mitch Williams nearly falls over after a pitch against the Dodgers.

Curt Schilling

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Curt Schilling argues with an umpire during a spring training game against the Cubs.

Chase Utley and Ryan Howard

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Chase Utley and Ryan Howard pose during a retro photo shoot for the 2007 SI preview.

Mike Schmidt and Ryan Howard

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Two Philadelphia legends -- Mike Schmidt and Ryan Howard -- share a laugh during spring training.

Phillie Phanatic

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The Phillie Phanatic celebrates at a victory rally at Citizens Bank Park.

Ryan Howard

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An overhead view of Ryan Howard during an at bat against Milwaukee during the NLDS.

Cole Hamels and Heidi Strobel

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Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi Strobel, pose on a beach in Clearwater, Fla., with a four-legged friend.