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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: The Philadelphia Phillies Were Also Sort Of The “Blue Jays” For A While
Description: Today in 1944, the end of a contest in which baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies decided to take on a nickname, briefly becoming known as "blue jays." Plus: today in 1980, a 70s icon wins the one and only Grammy for Best Disco Recording. How the Phillies also briefly became 'Blue Jays' (MLB.com)“I Will Survive” wins the first—and last—Grammy ever awarded for Best Disco Recording (History.com)Give yourself the nickname of “backer” when you support our show on Patreon