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Phillies Honor .400 Club Legends in Special Ceremony

5/1/2025

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The Philadelphia Phillies are set to pay tribute to legendary outfielders Ed Delahanty, Billy Hamilton, and Sam Thompson, who each achieved the remarkable feat of batting over .400 in 1894. Their uniform insignias will be added to the retired numbers display at Citizens Bank Park during a special ceremony before Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.

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The Philadelphia Phillies are set to pay tribute to legendary outfielders Ed Delahanty, Billy Hamilton, and Sam Thompson, who each achieved the remarkable feat of batting over .400 in 1894. Their uniform insignias will be added to the retired numbers display at Citizens Bank Park during a special ceremony before Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals.