Phillies Alumni

A historical look at the dates of November 11-24.

November 11, 2021

Right fielder Bryce Harper wins the National League Silver Slugger Award for his position. It is the second of his career, having previously won in 2015.

November 12, 2009

Chase Utley wins his fourth consecutive Silver Slugger; his four awards are second in Phillies history to Mike Schmidt¡¯s six.

November 13, 2000

Former Mayor John F. Street announces that the new Phillies ballpark and Eagles stadium will be located in the Sports Complex.

November 14, 1966

Wall of Fame right-handed pitcher Curt Schilling is born in Anchorage, Alaska.

November 14, 2001

Larry Bowa is named NL Manager of the Year after guiding the Phillies to an 86-76 record in his first season as the club¡¯s skipper.

November 14, 2011

Free agent closer Jonathan Papelbon signs a four-year contract and will go on to become the team¡¯s all-time saves leader.

November 15, 1972

Shortstop Larry Bowa wins his first Gold Glove Award.

November 15, 1982

Center fielder Garry Maddox wins his eighth consecutive Gold Glove Award, while third baseman Mike Schmidt wins his seventh straight and second baseman Manny Trillo wins his second in a row.

November 16, 2010

Right-handed pitcher Roy Halladay is the unanimous winner of the National League Cy Young Award, becoming the fifth pitcher to win the award in both leagues.

November 17, 1981

Third baseman Mike Schmidt becomes just the eighth player in major league history to win consecutive MVP Awards.

November 17, 1992

Left-handed pitcher Danny Jackson is acquired from Florida for pitchers Joel Adamson and Matt Whisenant.

November 18, 1986

Mike Schmidt establishes a club mark by winning his sixth National League Silver Slugger.

November 18, 2021

Right fielder Bryce Harper wins the National League MVP Award, becoming just the fifth player to win the award with two different teams.

November 19, 1947

Wall of Fame catcher Bob Boone is born in San Diego, Calif.

November 19, 1979

Ryan Howard is born in St. Louis, Mo., and, for the second straight year, four Phillies win NL Gold Gloves: Bob Boone, Garry Maddox, Mike Schmidt and Manny Trillo.

November 19, 1986

Mike Schmidt wins his third and final National League MVP Award to match the then-NL record shared by Stan Musial and Roy Campanella.

November 19, 2021

Three members of the 2022 Phillies are acquired ¨C catcher Garrett Stubbs from the Houston Astros, reliever Nick Nelson from the New York Yankees and right-hander Andrew Bellatti as a free agent.

November 19, 2023

Free agent right-hander Aaron Nola is signed to a seven-year contract.

November 20, 2006

Ryan Howard is named the NL Most Valuable Player and becomes the second player in MLB history to win the MVP the following season after winning Rookie of the Year, joining Cal Ripken Jr.

November 20, 2007

Jimmy Rollins succeeds teammate Ryan Howard as the National League MVP.

November 20, 2019

Left-handed pitcher Cristopher S¨¢nchez is acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead.

November 21, 1978

For the first time in club history, the Phillies have four Gold Glove Award winners: third baseman Mike Schmidt, shortstop Larry Bowa, center fielder Garry Maddox and catcher Bob Boone.

November 22, 1950

Wall of Fame outfielder Greg Luzinski is born in Chicago, Ill.

November 22, 1977

Center fielder Garry Maddox, third baseman Mike Schmidt and left-handed pitcher Jim Kaat win NL Gold Glove Awards. It is Kaat¡¯s 16th straight Gold Glove, tying Brooks Robinson for the longest streak of consecutive wins.

November 23, 1943

After club president William Cox is banned for life for betting on baseball, the Phillies franchise is purchased by the Carpenter family, with 28-year-old Robert R. M. Carpenter Jr. becoming the youngest club president in major league history.

November 24, 2002

Third baseman David Bell signs as a free agent.