Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-24-22)

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This week’s photo is a shot of Chase and his favorite double-play partner Jimmy Rollins giving each other a high-five!

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-13-22)

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This week's photo is Chase celebrating another Phillies win with Jimmy Rollins and Hunter Pence.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-23-22)

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This week’s photo is a shot of Chase and Ryan Howard presenting Jimmy Rollins a silver bat in June 2014.  This presentation was part of a ceremony honoring Jimmy Rollins for becoming the Phillies All-Time Hits Leader.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-16-21)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase making a throw to first base to complete a double play.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (2-17-21)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase and Jimmy Rollins goofing around in the field.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (1-13-21)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase celebrating with his teammates after a road win.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-19-20)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase and Jimmy Rollins having a little fun before the game.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-8-20)

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This week's photo is a shot of three Phillies legends...Chase, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-22-20)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase and Jimmy Rollins during their pregame handshake they always did before each game.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (1-29-20)

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This week's photo is a cool shot of Chase colorized in a black and white photo taken during batting practice.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-18-19)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard celebrating after a Phillies win.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-7-19)

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This week's photo is a cool picture of Chase, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard during this past Alumni Weekend.  The three Phils legends were back to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2009 National League Championship season.

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Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Celebration of 2009 National League Championship Team

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Alumni Weekend concluded earlier today with a pregame ceremony honoring the Phillies 2009 National League Championship team.  Almost all the members of the 2009 team were in attendance and Cole Hamels provided a video message to their teammates and the fans.  It was great to see the 2009 team again and it makes me want to watch some 2009 Phils baseball.

2009 NL Champs Reunion Photo

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Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Bobby Abreu Wall of Fame Ceremony

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It is Alumni Weekend down at the ballpark and former Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreu was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in a ceremony before tonight's ballgame against the Chicago White Sox.

Abreu played on the Phillies from 1998-2006 where he was a two time member of the National League All-Star Team in 2004 and 2005.  Abreu also won a Gold Glove Award in 2005 and a Silver Slugger Award in 2006.

During the ceremony, a highlight video of Abreu's career in Philly was played and Jimmy Rollins unveiled Abreu's Wall of Fame Plaque.

Abreu viewing highlight video

Roll unveiling Wall of Fame Plaque

Abreu was very emotional in his speech to the crowd (Abreu Wall of Fame Speech) where he thanked the Phillies organization and the fans.

Abreu speaking to the crowd...

Officially a Wall of Famer...

Waving to the crowd....

Congrats on your Wall of Fame induction Bobby Abreu!


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Little Chase

Ryan Howard Retirement Day

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Former Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard officially retired as a Phillie on Sunday (July 14th) and was honored before the game against the Washington Nationals.  The Phils gifted Big Piece with a beautiful painting of Howard after he hit the first of three home run in a single game.  There was also a cool tribute video of Howard's playing accomplishments.  Many former Phils players and coaches were in attendance to celebrate Howard's amazing career.

After Howard gave his speech he got to throw out the first pitch to his son.

I look forward to the day in a couple years when Ryan get inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame.  I also hope that a Baseball Hall of Fame induction and retirement of his number 6 by the Phils also occurs.

Congrats on an amazing career, Big Piece!

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-10-19)

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This week's photo is another shot of Chase acknowledging the crowd during his retirement night last month.  The hand painted glove next to Chase was a gift to him from the Phillies.  Jimmy Rollins also received a hand painted glove when he officially retired in May.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Retirement Night

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Former Phillies second baseman, icon  and my hero Chase Utley officially retired as a Phillie on Friday (June 21st) and was honored before the game against the Miami Marlins.  The Phils gifted The Man with a custom painted glove showing some of his career highlights as well as a cool tribute video.  Many former Phils players and coaches were in attendance to celebrate Chase's amazing career.

After Chase gave his speech (https://www.mlb.com/phillies/video/utley-s-retirement-ceremony), he got to throw out the first pitch to a long-time fan who has always wanted to play catch with him....Mac from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Finally gonna play catch...

I look forward to the day in a couple years when Chase get inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame.  I also hope that a Baseball Hall of Fame induction and retirement of his number 26 by the Phils also occurs.

I just want to add that this blog would have never started if it wasn't for my love of Chase and the Phillies so thank you to Chase and the Phils for that.

Congrats on an amazing career, Chase!

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-19-19)

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This week's photo is another shot of Chase celebrating with Jimmy Rollins.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-12-19)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase and Jimmy Rollins celebrating a win at home.

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Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-15-19)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard in the field during a timeout.

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Little Chase