No. 2: Perfect Game
Halladay’s entire 2010 season was easily one of the most memorable for Phillies fans (especially younger ones like myself). One of the two defining moments of the year came May 29 against the then-Florida Marlins. Most games against the Marlins at that time weren’t worth watching, but this one turned out to be one you remembered exactly where you were if you did watch it.
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As the game progressed and Halladay failed to allow any baserunners, it became clear something big was about to happen. He continued to set batters down deeper and deeper into the game, and whispers of that magical perfect game started to fly around.
By the time the ninth inning rolled around, every pitch, every out mattered.
Those Phillies fans in attendance at Sun Life Stadium were on their feet. When Wilson Valdez threw out Ronny Paulino for the final out, Halladay became just the second Phillie to throw a perfect game (the first since Jim Bunning in 1964) and the 10th to throw a no-hitter.
However, Halladay was not done yet that year…