UDPL Adult Discovery & Learning

Please join us for an afternoon steeped in Philadelphia baseball history. Learn about the progression of the Delaware Valley’s relationship with America’s pastime, beginning not too long after the Civil War and continuing through the 1970s. We will discuss the American League’s Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia's material presence in the Negro Leagues, and the formation and growth of the Philadelphia Phillies franchise. This experience is for baseball novices and experts alike! 

Presenter: Jeff Thomas has immersed himself in baseball since the age of seven. He is a student of the game and its rich history. Jeff has been a Phillies season ticket holder for 45+ years and has been attending games since 1964. Play Ball!!