Today in Phillies History: October 17

The Phillies pulled even in the World Series on this date in 1993. Plus, some birthdays of some players you may or may not remember.

October 17, 1993 — World Series Game 2 (SkyDome): The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6–4 in Game 2 of the 1993 World Series, a comeback win powered by timely hitting and a winning appearance from Terry Mulholland that evened the series at 1–1.

Phillies players, managers, executives, and broadcasters born on October 17

John Mabry — 1970: A left-handed hitter who spent parts of a long big‑league career with several clubs, Mabry had a stint with the Phillies during his 14‑year MLB tenure and later worked in coaching and player-development roles.
John Ennis — 1979: A right‑handed pitcher, Ennis reached the majors in the 2000s and made appearances for the Phillies as part of a career that also included time with the Braves and Tigers.
Jim Hutto — 1947: Hutto played as a utilityman in the late 1960s and early 1970s and made three appearances with the Phillies during his brief big‑league career.

A DEEPER DIVE… Terry Mulholland

Terence John Mulholland enjoyed a long, quietly impressive big‑league career that stretched from his major‑league debut in 1986 to his final appearance in 2006, a span that covered parts of two decades and made him a familiar left‑handed presence in many rotations and bullpens. A first‑round draft pick out of Marietta College, Mulholland combined a durable arm with a reputation for a sharp pick-off move and the ability to eat innings in both starting and long‑relief roles, attributes that helped him remain useful to major‑league clubs well into his 40s. His resumé includes a rare highlight for any pitcher: a no‑hit game thrown on August 15, 1990 at Veterans Stadium, a performance that stands out amid a career defined more by steady competence and adaptability than by flash.

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Mulholland arrived in Philadelphia as part of a midseason 1989 trade that proved consequential for both clubs. On June 18, 1989 the San Francisco Giants sent Terry Mulholland, Dennis Cook, and Charlie Hayes to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for veteran reliever Steve Bedrosian and a player to be named later; that later piece became outfielder Rick Parker, finalizing a deal that gave the Phillies a young left‑hander they would use for several seasons. The transaction fit a Phillies strategy of assembling dependable, complementary arms and position players rather than chasing a single superstar, and Mulholland’s left‑handed durability made him an immediate fit for the club’s rotation and bullpen needs.

During his Philadelphia years Mulholland delivered some of the most memorable work of his career and became a key contributor to the club’s surprising run to the 1993 National League pennant. The no‑hitter against his former team in 1990 is the headline moment from his early Phillies tenure, but his steady production across multiple seasons and his 1993 All‑Star recognition underline how valuable he was as a strike‑throwing, situational lefty who could also open games when needed. In 1993 Mulholland posted solid numbers, served as one of the rotation’s anchors for stretches, and provided postseason innings that reflected the team’s blue‑collar profile; his presence helped the Phillies manage workloads and weather injuries across a long regular season en route to the NL pennant.

After Philadelphia Mulholland fashioned a classic journeyman arc, pitching for a long list of clubs and repeatedly earning work because of his craft, flexibility, and veteran savvy. He reinvented himself several times, moving between starting assignments and bullpen roles depending on roster need, and he repeatedly landed with teams that valued a left‑handed arm who could start a game, come out of the pen, and hold baserunners with a deceptive, efficient pick-off move. That combination of reliability and adaptability is why Mulholland’s name recurs in clubhouse recollections and why he lasted two decades at the major‑league level: he was the sort of pitcher that managers trusted to bridge gaps, eat innings, and turn in quality starts when called upon.

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