Philadelphia Phillies 1949 Authentic All Wool Varsity Jacket NORTHEAST History: The Sphas were founded

History: The Sphas were founded and coached by Philadelphia sports entrepreneur Eddie Gottlieb

Led by team pitching ace Dick Nen

Item #: ARK12R

Description: Inspired by wool caps worn by goalkeepers into the 1940s

Pacific Coast League

Philadelphia Phillies 1949 Authentic All Wool Varsity Jacket NORTHEAST History: The Sphas were foundedREPRODUCTION OF THE 1949 TEAM JACKET WORN BY THE PHILLIES History: After ousting Ben Chapman as manager, (notorious for his vicious heckling of Jackie Robinson in 1947) Philadelphia's fortunes in the National League standings started to change. A respectable third place finish in 1949 was followed by a pennant in 1950. After 1949, the Phils started to eclipse the Athletics, with whom they shared Shibe Park. The once mighty A's would be gone in a few