PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Phillies celebrated a great Friday night. A sold out crowd at Citizens Bank Park celebrated the career of Chase Utley on his retirement night.
After a video tribute showing some of Utley’s highlights, Phillies managing partner John Middleton and former manager Charlie Manuel presented The Man with a glove commemorating his career and the team’s 2008 World Series win.
Utley then reflected on his career in a speech to the boisterous crowd. He thanked Manuel and former Phillies chairman David Montgomery, before speaking directly to the fans.
“Over the past couple of years, I get a lot of, ‘Chase, I thank you so much for 2008,’ and you know what?