Former Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Dick Allen passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 78. A seven-time All-Star, he began an illustrious career with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1963.
It didn’t take long for Allen to establish himself as one of the best players in all of baseball. In 1964, his first full season at the Major League level, he hit .318 with 29 home runs and 91 RBI en route to National League Rookie of the Year honors.
Allen spent nine seasons with the Phillies (1963-69), earning three All-Star selections during the span. He was traded to the St.