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Schwarber Joins Elite Phillies Club with Four HRs

9/7/2025

Summary

Story summary

Chuck Klein excelled for the Phillies from 1928 to 1944, winning the MVP in 1932 and the triple crown in 1933.
On July 10, 1936, he hit four home runs in a game, defying critics.
Kyle Schwarber recently became the fourth Phillie to hit four home runs in a game.
Ed Delahanty and Mike Schmidt also accomplished this, with Delahanty achieving it in 1896.
Schmidt holds the franchise record with 548 home runs, while Schwarber set a record with nine RBIs in one game.

History

Historical Context

The Philadelphia Phillies, established in 1883, have a storied history marked by significant achievements. In 1896, Ed Delahanty became the first player to hit four home runs in a single game. Chuck Klein, an MVP in 1932 and Triple Crown winner in 1933, further solidified the franchise's legacy. Recently, Kyle Schwarber joined this elite group, emphasizing the Phillies' ongoing pursuit of excellence in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

Chuck Klein excelled for the Phillies from 1928 to 1944, winning the MVP in 1932 and the triple crown in 1933.
On July 10, 1936, he hit four home runs in a game, defying critics.
Kyle Schwarber recently became the fourth Phillie to hit four home runs in a game.
Ed Delahanty and Mike Schmidt also accomplished this, with Delahanty achieving it in 1896.
Schmidt holds the franchise record with 548 home runs, while Schwarber set a record with nine RBIs in one game.

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