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Jimmy Rollins On Fans’ Ovation: ‘It Was Incredible’

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Jimmy Rollins is back in Philadelphia for the first time with the Dodgers this week.

While in town, Rollins called in to speak with Michael Barkann and Ike Reese about his return, the way the fans have treated him and the future of the Phillies and some of his former teammates.

Rollins received a standing ovation as he came to the plate in the first game of the series. The fans flooded the ballpark with cheers as the team’s all-time hits leader took to the plate.

The cheers caused Rollins to have to tip his cap twice to the fans.