David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the Phillie Phanatic, who just turned 45, for the popular mascot’s first 16 years in existence.

John Sullivan, who grew up in Oreland, played Phil, one half of Phillies’ first mascot duo in the 1970s, and still keeps friendship with Nancy D’Egidio, who played Phillis, his female counterpart, ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillie Phanatic has a boozy little secret for surviving the dog days of summer. Vodka and water. Neat. Hold the lemon. Not for hydration. “He’s a milk guy,” jokes Tom Burgoyne ...