Fortunately, the Phillies are the only Philadelphia team that captured my heart, which has spared me some heartbreak. I too am not a big basketball fan although I used to follow the Celtics in the 70s and 80s and hopped shamelessly back on their bandwagon last year.

I think my most painful sports moment (other than perhaps the Joe Carter homerun) was Game 3 of the '77 NLCS when the Phillies had a two run lead in the top of the ninth with two out. Vic Davaliilo of LA dragged a bunt and was safe; Manny Mota hit a ball that Luzinski trapped against the wall in left; Mota ended up on third with a throwing error, and scored when Davey Lopes rocketed a bad hop grounder off Schmidt's shoulder, which Larry Bowa barehanded and fired to first. Replays confirm that the throw beat Lopes, but safe was the call. He stole second and scored on Bill Russell's hit.

Interesting side note:

Former Phillie Bowa now coaches third base for LA (the base from which he tried to throw out Lopes; Former Dodger Lopes now coaches first for the Phillies (the base where he was safe).

Those were good pictures, Lou. It was actually nice to have Yogi Berra there. While Yankee Stadium is much older and has more history, it's hard to beat Game 6 of '86 for WS history.