June 25 in Philadelphia Phillies History: Curt Simmons 18 years old signs contract with Philadelphia Phillies (1947)

June 25, 1947, Curt Simmons, 18 years old, signs a contract with Philadelphia Phillies as General Manager Herb Pennock looks on. Curt had a 20-year career as a left-handed Pitcher. Starting with the Philadelphia Phillies 1947 ~1960, St. Louis Cardinals 1960-66, Chicago Cubs 1966-67 and the Californi

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