1974 Philadelphia Phillies Schedule and Roster from Veterans Stadium
The page from the 1974 Kessler Baseball Fans Guide provides a detailed overview of the Philadelphia Phillies roster, the Veterans Stadium layout, and the 1974 season schedule. The basic roster includes notable players such as pitcher Steve Carlton, who had a strong previous season with 20 wins, and infielder Larry Bowa. The roster highlights the team’s key positions, with players such as Bob Boone (catcher), Mike Schmidt (third base), and outfielders Greg Luzinski and Bill Robinson, indicating both their batting averages and career statistics. The managerial staff is led by Danny Ozark, accompanied by coaches Carroll Beringer, Bill DeMars, Ray Rippelmeyer, and Bobby Wine. The schedule lists home and away games, detailing matchups mostly against familiar opponents such as the Mets, Dodgers, and Cardinals, with specific reference to dates and doubleheaders. The page outlines game times, ticket prices, and highlights the expected competitive nature of the season based on the roster changes and player improvements.