Steve Carlton earned his place in Phillies team history by amassing 3031 strikeouts. Mike Schmidt will be remembered for his 548 home runs. Richie Ashburn made Phillies team history by hitting the same woman in the stands with a foul ball twice in a game in 1957 (the second time, she was on a stretcher!). Even Kyle Schwarber set a team record this season with 14 leadoff home runs.
On October 31, 2008, Phillies star second baseman spoke five words that cemented his place among his teammates from the past, present and future. During a celebration of the Phillies 2008 World Series win, Chase Utley addressed an adoring crowd at Citizens Bank Park and said:
“World Champions. World Fucking Champions.:
His speech eclipsed those who preceded and followed him. Sixteen years later, as the Fightin’ Phils are on the hopeful verge of another trip to the World Series, the city is still talking about it.