1956 Philadelphia Phillies Team Photo Featuring Ashburn and Haddix
The Page features the 1956 Philadelphia Phillies team photo, documenting an important season in Major League Baseball history. Notable figures in this image include players such as Richie Ashburn, an esteemed outfielder, and Edubray Ramos, a prominent pitcher. The photo displays the team arranged by rows, with the front row including players like Flowers, Jones, S. Miller, and Bengough, who served as a coach. Manager Smith is also present, along with coaches Moses and Kazanski, indicating a well-structured leadership. The middle row highlights figures like Wise, who served as a traveling secretary, and players Rogovin, Simmons, and Lonnett. The back row features additional players such as Smalley, Negrey, Haddix, and Burk. This photo not only captures the roster but also reflects the team's struggles during a transitional period in the franchise's history.