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Chase Utley takes out ad in Philly papers to thank Phillies fans (pic)

Chase Utley, one of the most beloved, celebrated and admired Philadelphia Phillies players in some time, returned the love to the fans who passionately cheered for him during his stellar, 12-plus career with the team by taking out an ad in both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News to thank them for all their support.

Utley was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers last Wednesday, leaving many Phillies fans heartbroken over the departure of one of the team’s iconic players from its run to the 2008 World Series championship.

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The ad, as transcribed by Crossing Broad, reads in part.