Few and Chosen Phillies

Overview

Philadelphia’s best and brightest baseball stars revealed

Covering nearly 130 years of the team’s history, former Phillies great and current color commentator Gary Matthews recounts the greatest Phillies and their contributions to the sport of baseball. From Robin Roberts and the Whiz Kids of the 1950s to the world champion 2008 roster, this work includes a ranking of the top five Phillies at each position, rare archival photos, and detailed biographies of the franchise’s greatest players. With insights from a uniquely qualified baseball insider, this one of a kind book is the ultimate reference for any baseball fan or Phillies fanatic.

Author Biography

Gary Matthews is a former all-star outfielder who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1983 World Series and is now a broadcaster for the team. He lives in Chicago. Phil Pepe is a sports journalist. He lives in Englewood, New Jersey.