The Reading Fightin Phils (also called the Fightin Phils, Reading Phillies, or R-Phils) are a minor league baseball team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, playing in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League. The team plays their home games at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Reading Fightin Phils were founded in 1967 and they are the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The franchise has always been based in Reading and maintained its original name "Reading Phillies" from its establishment in 1967 through 2012.
The Fightin Phils affiliation with the Big Phils has lasted unbroken since 1967 and this affiliation is currently the longest affiliation in Minor League Baseball. The Reading Fightin Phils' relationship with the Philadelphia Phillies was solidified even further when the Philadelphia Phillies purchased the then "Reading Phillies" in 2008. The Reading Fightin Phils are the oldest team in the Eastern League to play in their original and current city. They also played the most seasons under their original name (Reading Phillies).
The Fighin Phils' stadium, FirstEnergy Stadium which was built in 1951 and was previously known as Reading Municipal Memorial Stadium, has been home to the Reading Fightin Phils since their establishment in 1967. The stadium seats 9,000 fans, and on July 3, 2007, the stadium celebrated their ten-millionth fan to attend a game.
The Fightin Phils' won the Eastern League championship in 1968, 1973, and 1995, and were co-champions in 2001.
Read more about Reading Fightin Phils: Logos and Uniforms, Season-by-season Records (Championship Seasons in bold), Current Roster, Notable Alumni
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