Now that his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers is official, tributes are rolling in for longtime Philadelphia Phillies star Chase Utley. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Daily News went so far as to call him the "most beloved Phillie in history" on it back-page sports front: Thursday back page #PhillyDNSports : pic.twitter.com/G5VVcN0WDJ — Philly Daily News (@PhillyDailyNews) August 20, 2015 It's not just hyperbole either. Utley, 36, was drafted in the first round by the Phillies in 2000 and made his debut in 2003, becoming a fan favorite almost overnight. He blossomed into a star as well, being named an All Star five consecutive years and winning four Silver Slugger awards in a row. Perhaps most importantly, and impressively, he helped lead the Phillies to a World Series title in 2008, their first since 1980 and only the second in their 100+ year history. Inside the Daily News, the accolades for Utley kept coming from columnist Marcus Hayes : "In the Mount Rushmore of Philly athletes, his faced is carved with Bobby Clarke, Julius Erving and Brian Dawkins. These talented men transcended their teams; transcended, even their own achievements, by dint of character, charisma and...
Philadelphia newspaper calls Chase Utley ‘most beloved Phillie in history’
Published August 20, 2015 at 8:35 AM
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