Jimmy Rollins, the former shortstop, National League MVP and Phillies franchise icon, will be officially honored among other Philadelphia baseball greats this summer. The 2008 World Series champion will be inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame this year, the club announced Thursday.
The ceremony will take place on Aug. 1 prior to the Phillies’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park.
“A dynamic leadoff hitter who impacted the game with his glove, bat and speed for 15 seasons with the Phillies, Jimmy was the spark plug for five consecutive National League East titles, back-to-back National League pennants and a World Series championship from 2007 to 2011,” Phillies owner John Middleton said in a statement.