Phillies Wall of Fame: Who From 2008 Team Makes It In

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Jul 21, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) grounds out during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) grounds out during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Jimmy Rollins

Stats – 15 years; 2306 hits; 479 doubles; 111 triples; 231 HRs; 886 RBIs; 453 stolen bases

Awards – NL MVP, 3 All-Star Games, 4 Gold Gloves, Roberto Clemente Award

Franchise Career Records – All-Time Hits, All-Time Doubles, Longest Hitting Streak, Games Played

As the franchise leader in hits and a former MVP, Jimmy Rollins is all but a lock to earn a spot on the Wall of Fame. While his relationship with the fans was never a strong one, his play on the field as both a batter and a fielder made up for the tough love.

J-Roll is a fixture on the Phillies organization. You could argue he belongs on the “Mount Rushmore” of the organization. I can see that big smile cast in bronze now.

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