History of the Philadelphia Phillies: Team Name Evolution and Logo
The page discusses the history and branding of the Philadelphia Phillies, a Major League Baseball team that has been associated with the name "Phillies" since its inception in the National League in 1883. The team originally participated as the Quakers before briefly being known as the Keystone during its entry in the Union Association in 1884. In 1942, under Manager Hans Lobert's request, the name was shortened to "Phils" in hopes of improving the team's last-place standing, although this change proved ineffective. After new ownership took over in March 1943, William D. Cox, the club's president, announced a return to the "Phillies" name. A year later, Bob Carpenter gained control of the club and considered the nickname "Blue Jays," but it did not gain traction among fans.