1956 Philadelphia Phillies Team Roster and Game Information Ad
The 1956 Philadelphia Phillies Team Page from the Baseball Fact Book includes the team's roster, key game details, and notable performances from the previous season. The team is managed by Mayo Smith, entering his second year in this role, with coaches Wally Moses, Benny Bengough, and Whit Wyatt assisting him. The roster features prominent players such as pitchers Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons, as well as infielders like Jack Meyer and Marv Blaylock. Catchers include Mack Burk and Stan Lopata. Key players’ performance statistics from 1955 highlight Richie Ashburn leading with a batting average of .338, accompanied by other top stats such as base hits and runs. The Phillies’ home games are primarily held at Connie Mack Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 33,359, located at 21st Street and Lehigh Avenue.