How a Hall of Famer Hit a Speed Bump on the Way

Mar 12, 2025

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. . . The average age of the 1950 Phillies’ “Whiz Kids” roster was 26.4 years old.

. . . Jim Konstanty, the 1950 Phillies’ bullpen ace, remains the only relief pitcher ever to be named the National League’s Most Valuable Player.

. . . Outfielder Del Ennis led the 1950 Phillies’ position players with 4.7 wins above replacement-level player (…