Fan voting process begins for Phillies Wall of Fame
Fans will again 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. The Philadelphia Zoo is the sponsor of Memory Lane and the Wall of Fame.
Many of the living Wall of Fame members will be there to participate in the pre-game ceremonies.
The following day, Saturday, August 11, is Phillies Alumni Night in which former players living in the tri-state area will be introduced before the game.
On Sunday, August 12, a Phillies Alumni Batting Challenge will take place pre-game, a first for Citizens Bank Park.
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
Enshrined Phillies
Robin Roberts (1978) Steve Carlton (1989) Greg Luzinski (1998)
Richie Ashburn (1979) Mike Schmidt (1990) Tug McGraw (1999)
Chuck Klein (1980) Larry Bowa (1991) Gavvy Cravath (2000)
Grover Alexander (1981) Chris Short (1992) Garry Maddox (2001)
Del Ennis (1982) Curt Simmons (1993) Tony Taylor (2002)
Jim Bunning (1984) Dick Allen (1994) Sherry Magee (2003)
Ed Delahanty (1985) Willie Jones (1995) Billy Hamilton (2004)
Cy Williams (1986) Sam Thompson (1996) Bob Boone (2005)
Granny Hamner (1987) Johnny Callison (1997) Dallas Green (2006)
Paul Owens (1988)
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Fan voting process begins for Phillies Wall of Fame
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