Jack Phillips

Jack Phillips may refer to:

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Jack Phillips (first baseman)

Jack Dorn Phillips (September 6, 1921 – August 30, 2009) was an American professional baseball player whose career extended from 1943–59. In the Major Leagues, he was a backup first baseman who played for three different teams between the 1947 and 1957 seasons. Listed at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall and 193 pounds (88 kg), Phillips was nicknamed "Stretch," and batted and threw right-handed.

A native of Clarence, New York, Phillips graduated from Lancaster High School in 1939, Clarkson University in 1943, and served in the US Navy during World War II.

Phillips entered the majors in 1947 with the New York Yankees, playing for them two and half years joining the Pittsburgh Pirates (1949–52) and Detroit Tigers (1955–57). His most productive season came in 1956 with the Tigers, when he posted career numbers in home runs (5), runs scored (25) and runs batted in (34), while hitting a .293 average in 69 games.

The highlight of Phillips’ career was his Ultimate Grand Slam home run. Phillips is one of just 23 players in major league history to accomplish the feat, joining the likes of Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, Roger Connor, Mickey Mantle and Carlton Fisk, as well as All-Stars Tommy Henrich, Bobby Thomson, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, between others. Nevertheless, Phillips remains the only player in major league history to accomplish this feat as a pinch hitter (July 8, 1950), as he was actually going to enter the game as a relief pitcher in the following inning if necessary.

Jack Phillips (footballer, born 1903)

John "Jack" Phillips was a Welsh professional football forward who played in the Football League, most notably for Bristol Rovers and Merthyr Town. He finished his league career having scored 107 goals in 174 games.

Career

Early years

Phillips began his Football League career with West Bromwich Albion, Rochdale and Southend United.

Merthyr Town

Phillips returned to Wales to sign for Division Three South side Merthyr Town in 1925. His 31 goals in 57 appearances during his two seasons with the club failed to inspire the Martyrs to top-half finishes.

Brentford

Phillips signed for Division Three South club Brentford in 1927. Despite missing 19 league games, Phillips was in prolific form, scoring 18 goals in 23 matches during the 1927/28 season. He began the 1928/29 season in similar form, scoring four goals in his six four games, before being sold in September 1928. Phillips scored 22 goals in his 29 appearances for the Bees.

Later career

Phillips scored prolifically in spells with Bristol Rovers and Coventry City, before seeing his career out back in Wales with Merthyr Town, Barry and Troedyrhiw.