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Looking Back: Images of Phillies Opening Day from years past

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The 2021 Philadelphia Phillies season will kick off with a limited number of fans, all masked, in the stands - much different than other Opening Days.

Last year's home opener took place in July in front of cardboard cutouts, also much different than other seasons.
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Opening Day is here and the Phillies look good on paper. But unfortunately for the team, so does the rest of the division.

Let's take a stroll down Phillies memory lane and see some images of the Boys of Summer's first home games from past seasons.

2020


Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies hold a black ribbon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement prior to a baseball game, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Philadelphia.

AP Photo/Chris Szagola



2019


In this March 28, 2019, file photo, fans gather for the Philadelphia Phillies opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File



2016


The Phillie Phanatic comes leads the team onto the field prior to the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres,, April 11, 2016, in Philadelphia.

AP Photo/Chris Szagola



2011


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Phillies' Ben Francisco, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring game-winning run on an RBI-single by John Mayberry Jr. against the Houston Astros, April 1, 2011, in Philly.

AP Photo/Matt Rourke



2009


Led by pitcher Jamie Moyer, the Philadelphia Phillies are greeted as they pass through two rows of fans during opening night ceremonies against the Atlanta Braves, April 5, 2009.

AP Photo/Tom Mihalek



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2002


Philadelphia Phillies' Bobby Abreu (53) hits a double against the Florida Marlins in the sixth inning in Philadelphia Friday, April 5, 2002.

AP Photo/George Widman



1996


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Philadelphia Phillies bow their heads during a moment of silence for umpire John McSherry before their home opener against the Colorado Rockies, April 2, 1996, in Philadelphia.

AP Photo/rusty kennedy



1987


Mike Schmidt hits his first home run of the 1987 season and the 496th of his career in the Phillies season home opener, April 10, 1987, against the Chicago Cubs.

AP Photo/Amy Sancetta



1981


Philadelphia Phillies Pete Rose, left, and Larry Bowa show off the World Series Championship rings which they received before the home opener in Philadelphia, April 14, 1981.

AP Photo/Clem Murray



1971


This aerial view shows Philadelphia's new Veterans Stadium during a baseball game on opening day on April 10, 1971.

AP Photo

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