1950s Phillies Richie Ashburn #1 Jersey

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

Name/Title

1950s Phillies Richie Ashburn #1 Jersey

Entry/Object ID

2024.375

Description

1950s era Richie Ashburn Phillies #1 Jersey (authentic reproduction). Richie Ashburn played center field for the Phillies from 1948-1959. He is one of the all-time greats in Phillies history. He was a member of the "Whiz Kids" who won the 1950 NL pennant. He made 4 all-star games while playing in Philadelphia and led the league in batting twice. His #1 is retired by the Phillies and he is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. After he retired he joined the Phillies broadcast team in 1963 where he served until he passed away in 1997. He was part of the inaugural induction class of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.

Collection

_PAHS

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Mitchell & Ness

Time Period

1950s

Other Names

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Inductee(s)

Other Name

Richie Ashburn

Name Type

Inductee Class

Other Name

2004 Charter Class

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__Team(s)

Other Name

Phillies

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__Team(s)

Other Name

Whiz Kids