WTF?? The Red Sox lead the O's by a touchdown half way through

Phillies fans have earned a reputation over the years for their generally rowdy behavior. In the 1960s, radio announcers for visiting teams would frequently report on the numerous fights breaking out in Connie Mack Stadium. Immediately after the final game at the old park, many fans ran onto the field or dislodged parts of the ballpark to take home with them. Later, at Veterans Stadium, the notorious 700 Level gained a reputation for its "hostile taunting, fighting, public urination and general strangeness."<43>

Some memorable incidents include racially-charged discrimination against the Phillies' first African-American star, infielder Richie Allen.<44> Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Burt Hooton's poor performance during game three of the 1977 National League Championship Series<45> has often been attributed to the crowd's taunting. In addition, J.D. Drew, the Phillies' first overall draft pick in 1997, never signed with the Phillies following a contract dispute with the team. Instead, he re-entered the draft the next year and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals.<46> Phillies fans were angered over this disrespect and threw batteries at Drew.<47> Another incident happened on July 25, 2009 when a Phillies fan pointed a green laser pointer at St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Julio Lugo and first baseman Albert Pujols while they were at bat. The game was delayed for 5 minutes, but the fan was not found.<48> Many sports writers have noted the passionate presence of Phillies fans, including Allen Barra, who wrote that the biggest roar he ever heard from Philadelphia fans was in 1980 when Tug McGraw, in the victory parade after the World Series, told New York fans they could "take this championship and shove it."