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Phillies: Five Greatest Moments in Franchise History

By Matthew C

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher of Baseball Hall of Famer Steve Carlton greets Jamie Moyer #50 of the Phillies after Carlton threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher of Baseball Hall of Famer Steve Carlton greets Jamie Moyer #50 of the Phillies after Carlton threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 23: The Phillie Phanatic fights a Stormtrooper at the end of the fifth inning during the game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 4-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

team. 6. . . . Charlie Ferguson throws first no-hitter in Phillies History. 4

Young fans won’t understand the legacy Charlie Ferguson had during his time in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform. Mostly because he was a Philadelphia Quaker before the team changed nicknames He’s the first pitcher in the entire franchise history that recorded a no-hitter.

The achievement happened Aug. 19, 1885, against the now defunct Providence Grays. The final out of the no-hitter occurred at Recreation Park. It was also the first one that happened at Recreation Park. The Quakers won the game 1-0 against the Grays.

Ferguson’s baseball career lasted just four years from 1884 to 1887. He was an effective pitcher in the dead-ball era, posting a career 2.67 ERA in 183 appearances with a 22-10 record.

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