When looking at what Ruben Amaro Sr. did for the Phillies during his 81 years of life, you could argue the team doesn’t win a championship without him.
The unsung hero of Phillies baseball, Amaro Sr. played 11 seasons for the Phillies, and was a Gold Glove winner in the 1960’s playing alongside Jim Bunning and Chris Short.
While Amaro’s 1964 team collapsed in the final stretch of a championship-worthy season, the impact he leaves after his playing days is just as strong.
Amaro Sr. revolutionized international scouting, becoming the organization’s first scout in the Caribbeans.