Thursday, February 22, 2007

Vote for the Phillies Wall of Fame

-Courtesy of the Philadelphia Phillies

Fans will have a voice in which former Phillies player, manager or coach is selected to the team's Wall of Fame in 2007.
Beginning tomorrow (Friday, February 23), fans can vote online exclusively at phillies.com. Voting ends at noon on Friday, March 23.

Fans can select their top three choices from a 15-man ballot of Phillies Alumni. A first place vote is worth five points, second place three points and third place one point. The top five fan consensus choices as determined by total points will serve as the final official ballot for a special Wall of Fame Selection Committee that will choose this year's inductee.

Eligibility Requirements

Phillies players with five or more years of service are eligible. Managers and coaches need four or more years of service. In addition to a player's statistical record, consideration is given to longevity, ability, contributions to the Phillies and baseball, character and special achievements.

Alumni Weekend

Induction ceremonies will occur at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, August 10, prior to the 7:05 p.m. game with the Atlanta Braves, the first day of Alumni Weekend. A 14"x20" cast bronze plaque of the honoree will be added to the Wall of Fame display located in the Memory Lane section of Ashburn Alley.

2007 Ballot

The 15 Phillies Alumni who appear on the online ballot:

Pitchers: Larry Christenson, Jim Konstanty*, Ron Reed, Dick Ruthven, Rick Wise

Catcher: Darren Daulton

Infielders: John Kruk, Fred Luderus*, Juan Samuel, Pinky Whitney*

Outfielders: Lenny Dykstra, Von Hayes

Manager: Gene Mauch*

Coaches: Mike Ryan, John Vukovich

*Deceased

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