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Larry Christenson: Phillies Legend Remembered | Philadelphia Phillies News
Larry Christenson, the Phillies’ durable ace and World Series hero, has died at 72. Drafted third overall in ’72, he debuted in ’73 and became a cornerstone of the ’80 championship team, logging 220 starts with a solid 3.79 ERA. He also holds a rare pitching record — tied for most homers by a Phillie — and remained vital through injuries, even starting Game 1 of the ’78 NLCS. His legacy is etched in Phillies lore as an unsung pillar of their golden era. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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