When the Phillies were nicknamed the Blue Jays

Head to Citizens Bank Park today and you’ll see plenty of fans in powder blue jerseys. Every so often the Philadelphia Phillies will don those fan-favorite throwback uniforms. What fans might not know is that these aren’t the original blue Phillies uniforms. During a forgettable era in Phillies history, they sported white uniforms with royal blue lettering, hats, and socks.

The Phillies’ upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays holds more history than most know. From 1918 to 1942...