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Ruben Amaro Sr. Shaped the Phillies we Know and Love

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.