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Phillies To Honor Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, And Ryan Howard Next Season

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies will be celebrating the careers next season of three of the greatest players in franchise history: Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard.

Rollins will begin the retirement ceremony festivities on Saturday, May 4, when the Phillies face the Washington Nationals for a 7:05 p.m. game. Rollins, a three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner, captured the National League MVP award in 2007, which kicked off the team’s five straight NL East division titles. He also is the all-time hits leader in franchise history with 2,306.

Next comes Utley, who will be honored on Friday, June 21, when the Phillies play the Miami Marlins at 7:05 p.