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The Black History Month Spotlight series serves to highlight some of the most iconic, influential black athletes to make their mark in Philadelphia. For the second installment, we’ll cover the career and legacy of longtime shortstop and Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins.
As the saying goes, big things sometimes come in small packages. There is perhaps no finer example of this than 5-foot-7, 17-year big leaguer Jimmy Rollins. A key component of one of the most dominant eras and infields in team history alongside legends Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, Rollins’ presence loomed just as large despite his slight frame.