Tony Phillips, one of the most versatile players in baseball during his career, died of an apparent heart attack at 56, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Very sad news: Dave Stewart tells me that Tony Phillips has died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 56.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) February 19, 2016
Dave Stewart says he got the awful news this morning from Rickey Henderson. Stewart says Tony Phillips "was like my little brother."
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) February 19, 2016
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Phillips played 18 seasons in the big leagues and is probably best known for his early days with the Oakland A’s.