The Philadelphia Phillies from 1949 to 1952 are best remembered for the rise of the "Whiz Kids," a young roster that culminated in the 1950 National League pennant—the franchise's second-ever league title—before fading back into the middle of the pack.
1949–1952 Year-by-Year Results:
1949: Finished 3rd in the National League with an 81-73 record under manager Eddie Sawyer.
1950: Finished 1st with a 91-63 record. They won the pennant by two games over the Brooklyn Dodgers but lost the World Series 4-0 to the New York Yankees.
1951: Finished 5th with a 73-81 record.
1952: Finished 4th with an 87-67 record under managers Eddie Sawyer and Steve O'Neill.
Album by Anthony Conte. 1 - 50 of 50 Total. 41 Visits.
1 1949 Bowman Andy Seminick #30 PSA 5.5
2 1949 Bowman Robin Roberts #46 PSA 2 bought on Maria's graduation night 6.17.25
3 1949 Bowman Willie Jones #92 PSA 6
4 1949 Bowman Phillies Stan Lopata #177 PSA 4
5 1949 Bowman Phillies Richie Ashburn #214 PSA 3
6 1949 Bowman Phillies Willie Jones #92 raw - VG
7 1949 Bowman Phillies Johnny Blatnick #123 raw - nm