{"product_id":"ring-the-bell-how-the-philadelphia-phillies-built-baseballs-best-fan-base-hardcover","title":"Ring the Bell: How the Philadelphia Phillies Built Baseball's Best Fan Base - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Reavy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJack Fritz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eScott Franzke\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRalph Waldo Emerson famously said, \"It's not the destination, it's the journey.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe must've been a Phillies fan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Philadelphia Phillies, a franchise nearly 150 years old, has only reached its grand destination twice (World Series wins in 1980 and 2008), but it harbors the most fervent fan base in baseball. How? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWell, Olive Garden famously said, \"When you're here, you're family.\" The Phillies--warts and all--have been an inextricable part of the city, and the lives of the fans who cheered them on. The team's story is part of \u003ci\u003eour\u003c\/i\u003e story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is an encyclopedia of sorts, but it's more of a family history. We won't get too deep into the really old stuff. Let's face it: While I'm sure the 1915 World Series loss was painful, no one's calling local sports radio to curse the name of Eppa Rickey. We'll mostly delve into the memories that formed this generation's deep bond with its ballclub; the kinds of happenings--good and bad--that somehow manifested an unrivaled home-field advantage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt any game, in any city, a stadium media crew can ask its fans to scream as loudly as possible...but they can't make them care. The Phillies have the best home edge in baseball because, through it all, the fans never stopped caring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book will cover the moments and emotions of being a Phillies fan, from every perspective: the players, coaches, front office, fans, etc. Phillies fandom is a family, and this is our collective history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Reavy\u003c\/b\u003e, a Chester County native and lifelong Philadelphia sports fan, is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eIncredible Baseball Stats \u003c\/i\u003e(with Ryan Spaeder) and \u003ci\u003eThis Day in Philadelphia Sports \u003c\/i\u003e(with Brian Startare). His writing and media credits include contributions to \u003ci\u003eFusion\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and CBS Local's \u003ci\u003eSports Verdict\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Fritz\u003c\/b\u003e lives and breathes Phillies baseball, with a foot in both old media and new. He is a host on Sports Talk 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia, and \u003ci\u003eHigh Hopes\u003c\/i\u003e, a Phillies podcast. He can routinely be found leading Phils conversations on X (@JackFritzWIP) and other social media platforms.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978175217965,"sku":"9781683584971","price":31.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/KOawk01n2E9781683584971.webp?v=1775800839","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/ring-the-bell-how-the-philadelphia-phillies-built-baseballs-best-fan-base-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}