The Story Behind the Phillies and A's: Why the Phillies Stayed in Philadelphia

🏙️The Phillies stayed in Philadelphia due to their long history and connection to the city, even though they lacked success compared to the A's.

🏟️The Baker Bowl, the Phillies' former stadium, was considered state-of-the-art in the late 1800s but eventually became outdated.

🌃Connie Mack Stadium, home of the A's, held a special place in Philadelphia's sports history but was torn down instead of being preserved.

🌌The A's prominence in Philadelphia faded due to internal family feuds and the rise of the Phillies in the 1950s.

🛄The A's ultimately left Philadelphia and moved to various cities, including Kansas City and Oakland.

Why did the Phillies stay in Philadelphia?

—The Phillies stayed in Philadelphia due to their long history and connection to the city, even though they lacked success compared to the A's.

What were the Phillies' former stadiums?

—The Phillies played at the Baker Bowl and later at Connie Mack Stadium.

Why did the A's leave Philadelphia?

—The A's left Philadelphia due to factors such as internal family feuds and the decline of their prominence compared to the Phillies.

Where did the A's move after leaving Philadelphia?

—After leaving Philadelphia, the A's moved to cities like Kansas City and eventually settled in Oakland.

How did the Phillies become Philadelphia's team?

—The Phillies became Philadelphia's team in the 1950s, thanks to their success and the decline of the A's.

00:00This video discusses why the Phillies stayed in Philadelphia while the A's moved multiple times.

02:00The Phillies played at the Baker Bowl, which eventually became outdated and was torn down.

10:00Internal family feuds and the rise of the Phillies contributed to the A's departure from Philadelphia.

13:00The A's moved to various cities, including Kansas City and Oakland, while the Phillies remained in Philadelphia.