Parade Of Legends
The 1980 World Champion Phillies are the theme of the Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend, Thursday through Sunday this week.
Weekend includes a unique 1980 World Series replica ring, a tribute to Phillies PA announcer Dan Baker who is in is 50th season, Wall of Fame inductions of Ron Reed and Bake McBride and on the field introductions of over 40 Phillies legends.
Citizen Bank Park gates open 90 minutes prior to game times. Fans are urged to arrive early for the festivities.
In addition, an official Phillies publication highlighting the 1980 World Series champions will be available for the first time. This 64-page book ($10), which includes a look back at the season through the eyes of Mike Schmidt, will be sold at the New Era Phillies Team Store, through ballpark program vendors and at phillies.com/shop.
Thursday, August 4 — Coca-Cola Mike Schmidt 1980 World Champions Replica Ring for fans 15 and over. 7:05 p.m. game.
Schmidt, the World Series MVP, drove in the winning run in the final game of the 1980 Fall Classic against the Kansas City Royals to lead the Phillies to their first title in franchise history.
Friday, August 5 — Dan Baker 50th Anniversary Salute before the 7:05 p.m. game
The salute is celebrating Baker’s 50 years on the microphone and will feature a trip down memory lane, by Tom McCarthy. Former players are scheduled to participate, as well as special guests from Baker’s storied career.
Baker has been the voice of the Phillies at Veterans Stadium and Citizens Bank Park, which includes announcing five World Series (1980, 1983, 1993, 2008 and 2009) and two Major League Baseball All-Star Games (1976 and 1996).
Saturday, August 6 — Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony before the 6:05 p.m. game. All fans receive a commemorative print of the 2022 Wall of Fame inductees.
The Phillies bestow one of their highest honors upon two of its 1980 World Series champions, outfielder Bake McBride and durable relief ace Ron Reed.
The Wall of Fame began in 1978 at Veterans Stadium.
Sunday, August 7 — Toyota Phillies Alumni Day: Salute to the 1980 World Champion Phillies, Wall of Fame legends and other local alumni. 1:35 p.m. game.
Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend Legends (subject to change)
Bobby Abreu — Phillies Wall of Famer
Luis Aguayo — 1980 World Champion
Ruben Amaro, Jr. — 1980 (batboy) and 2008 World Champion (executive), and 1993 National League Champion
Larry Andersen — 1983 and 1993 National League Champion
Bob Boone — 1980 World Champion and Phillies Wall of Famer
Larry Bowa — 1980 World Champion and Phillies Wall of Famer
Warren Brusstar — 1980 World Champion
Marty Bystrom — 1980 World Champion
Steve Carlton — 1980 World Champion, Phillies Wall of Famer and Hall of Famer
Larry Christenson — 1980 World Champion
Chad Durbin — 2008 World Champion
Lee Elia — 1980 World Champion (coach)
Pat Gillick — 2008 World Champion (GM), Phillies Wall of Famer and Hall of Famer
Greg Gross — 1980 World Champion
Tommy Greene — 1993 National League Champion
John Kruk — 1993 National League Champion and Phillies Wall of Famer
Mike Lieberthal — Phillies Wall of Famer
Greg Luzinski — 1980 World Champion and Phillies Wall of Famer
Garry Maddox — 1980 World Champion and Phillies Wall of Famer
Charlie Manuel — 2008 World Champion (manager) and Phillies Wall of Famer
Gary “Sarge” Matthews — 1983 National League Champion
Bake McBride — 1980 World Champion and 2022 Phillies Wall of Fame Inductee
Tim McCarver — 1980 World Champion
Mickey Morandini — 1993 National League Champion
Jamie Moyer — 2008 World Champion
Dickie Noles — 1980 World Champion
Ron Reed — 1980 World Champion and 2022 Phillies Wall of Fame Inductee
Pete Rose — 1980 World Champion
Dick Ruthven — 1980 World Champion
Juan Samuel — Phillies Wall of Famer
Kevin Saucier — 1980 World Champion
Mike Schmidt –1980 World Champion, Phillies Wall of Famer and Hall Jim Thome — Phillies Wall of Famer and Hall of Famer
Milt Thompson — 2008 World Champion (coach) and 1993 National League Champion
Manny Trillo — 1980 World Champion and Phillies Wall of Famer
Del Unser — 1980 World Champion
George Vukovich — 1980 World Champion
Bob Walk — 1980 World Champion
Bobby Wine — 1980 World Champion (coach)
