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Watch: Phillies Legend Mike Schmidt Throws First Pitch

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Former Phillies third basemen Mike Schmidt threw out the first pitch prior to the Phillies game against the Rockies Sunday. The Hall of Famer was in attendance today for the 3rd annual Mike Schmidt and RDK Melanoma Awareness Day.

Schmidt was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma in 2013.

The greatest 3rd baseman of all-time, HOFer Mike Schmidt throws out the first pitch on Melanoma Awareness Day. He was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma in 2013 pic.twitter.com/ra27mgue4x

Beginning today, sunscreen dispensers will be available to fans at Citizens Bank Park’s entry gates and on the Pavilion and Terrace levels.