Get ready for an exciting lineup of fan events as baseball legends return for Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend, being held from Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, at Citizens Bank Park during the series against the Detroit Tigers.
More than 50 former players and coaches are scheduled to make appearances, including Hall of Famers, Wall of Famers, All-Stars and more (see player listing below).
In addition, fans will be able to participate in an online Phillies Charities, Inc. auction (August 1-11) at phillies.com/auctions, featuring memorabilia signed by legends including Larry Bowa, Steve Carlton, Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Brad Lidge, Charlie Manuel, Mickey Morandini, Carlos Ruiz, Juan Samuel and Chase Utley. Also, there will be new and limited-edition merchandise celebrating Jimmy Rollins and Dick Allen (starting August 1) at the New Era Phillies Team Store, as well as commemorative Phillies Wall of Fame cups at concession stands.
Tickets for Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend are available at phillies.com. Fans are encouraged to arrive at the ballpark early and follow the Phillies on social media for updates. Highlights will also be featured on game broadcasts.
LINEUP FOR TOYOTA PHILLIES ALUMNI WEEKEND
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 – 6:45 p.m. game; Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m., all other gates – 5:15 p.m.; Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia.
6:00 p.m., Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame Night – Induction Ceremony Honoring Jimmy Rollins and Ed Wade, On-field; Live on phillies.com, @phillies social and NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Be in your seats early as one of the most legendary players to wear red pinstripes, all-time hits leader and 2008 World Series champion Jimmy Rollins, will be bestowed with one of the team’s highest honors as he becomes the 49th Phillie to be inducted into the prestigious Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame.
Also taking his permanent place in club history as the sixth executive to be inducted into the Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame will be Ed Wade, the team’s vice president and general manager from 1998 until 2005, who was responsible for drafting and developing much of the core of the historic 2008 world championship team, including promoting Rollins to the major leagues.
- The event, emceed by broadcaster Tom McCarthy and PA announcer Dan Baker, will feature a red-carpet rollout for Phillies Wall of Famers as they take the field to honor Rollins and Wade.
- Participants include special guests from the inductees’ storied careers, among them 2008 World Series champion Ryan Howard, who will have the honor of introducing Rollins, his longtime teammate. Remarks will also be made by Phillies Wall of Famer Larry Bowa, the first managerial hire during Wade’s tenure as general manager. Also, Rollins and Wade’s plaques will be unveiled on the prestigious Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame, a tradition that began in 1978 at Veterans Stadium.
- Other special moments will include the presentation of Phillies Wall of Fame rings by the team’s managing partner and CEO John Middleton, all before fans have the chance to salute Rollins and Wade during a victory lap around the warning track.
More Highlights:
- Ceremonial first pitch by a representative from Nemours Children’s Health, on behalf of Toyota.
- End of Sixth Inning, Toyota Hometown Hero: A Nemours Children’s Health representative will be honored on-field.
About Jimmy Rollins: A dynamic leadoff hitter who impacted the game with his glove, bat and speed for 15 seasons with the Phillies, Jimmy Rollins 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. Rollins spent 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the Phillies after being drafted by the club in 1996. He made his major league debut on September 17, 2000, tripling in his first at-bat. No. 11 was a three-time National League All-Star (2001-02; 2005), four-time Gold Glove Award winner (2007-09; 2012), Silver Slugger (2007) and National League MVP (2007), as well as co-winner of MLB’s prestigious Roberto Clemente Award (2014).
About Ed Wade: Ed Wade’s contributions to the Phillies were game-changing, as he developed most of the core players from the teams that won five straight NL East championship titles from 2007 to 2011, including the 2008 World Series champions. During Wade’s tenure as general manager, the Phillies acquired, drafted or signed players including Pat Burrell (1998), Ryan Madson (1998), Carlos Ruiz (1998), Chase Utley (2000), Ryan Howard (2001), Cole Hamels (2002), Jim Thome (2003), Kevin Millwood (2003), David Bell (2004), Billy Wagner (2004) and Shane Victorino (2005). He was also responsible for the managerial hires of Larry Bowa (2001) and Charlie Manuel (2005). In addition, Wade helped move the organization into Citizens Bank Park in 2004.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 – 4:05 p.m. game, Gate openings: 3B/LF – 1:35 p.m., all other gates – 2:35 p.m.; Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia.
3:35 p.m., Dick Allen Hall of Fame Pregame Recognition, On-field; Live on phillies.com and @phillies social.
Prior to the game, the Phillies will tip their caps to Dick Allen, one of the top sluggers of his generation and the club’s first Black superstar, for his recent posthumous induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
- Among those taking part will be Allen’s widow, Willa Allen, and son, Richard Allen, as well as other family members. The legacy of No. 15 will be celebrated during a special Hall of Fame video on PhanaVision, and Allen’s Baseball Hall of Fame plaque will also be on display during the pregame recognition.
- Other highlights include the on-field return of the 2025 Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame inductees, Jimmy Rollins and Ed Wade, who will have the honor of throwing a ceremonial first pitch, as well as the national anthem performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Low Brass Quartet.
- In addition, fans will have a photo opportunity with Allen’s Baseball Hall of Fame plaque from 4:30 p.m. until the 6th inning at the Phillies Authentics stand behind Section 133 on the main concourse.
More Highlights:
- Ceremonial first pitch by a representative from the Challenged Athletes Foundation, on behalf of Toyota.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 – 7:10 p.m. game; Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:40 p.m., all other gates – 5:40 p.m.; Broadcast: ESPN.
10:00 a.m., Premiere of “Jimmy Rollins – My Way” Documentary on the Phillies’ YouTube channel.
- From the sandlots of Alameda, CA, to the bright lights of Citizens Bank Park, fans are invited to relive the remarkable career of Phillies all-time hits leader Jimmy Rollins.
- This feature-length documentary, produced by Emmy Award-winning Phillies Productions and narrated by Ryan Howard, premieres Sunday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m. on the Phillies’ YouTube
- Showcasing stories from teammates, coaches and Hall of Famers, this must-see documentary celebrates Rollins’ lasting legacy and his impact on Phillies history.
6:30 p.m., Toyota Phillies Alumni Night & 75th Anniversary Salute to the 1950 National League champion Phillies, The Whiz Kids, On-field; Live on phillies.com and @phillies social.
- Arrive to the ballpark early as legends take the field. Participants include players who have been an integral part of the Phillies family, including Hall of Famers, Wall of Famers, and World Series and NL champions, featuring alumni spanning 65 years of history from 1960 to the present day.
- In addition, the club will salute the 1950 Phillies, the Whiz Kids, who won the NL pennant 75 years ago. Highlights include a video tribute on PhanaVision, as well as a ceremonial first pitch by Robin Roberts III and Richard Ashburn Jr.
- Plus, be on the lookout prior to the game for photo opportunities with alumni around the ballpark.
More Highlights:
- Ceremonial first pitch by Big Brothers Big Sisters’ volunteer Zyaire Jackson, on behalf of Toyota.
- End of Third Inning, Alumni Base Change: Former Phillies will have the honor of changing the bases.
- End of Sixth Inning, Toyota Hometown Hero: Mariafernanda Herrera, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, will be honored on-field.
TOYOTA PHILLIES ALUMNI WEEKEND LEGENDS AND PLAYERS (subject to change)
Bobby Abreu – Wall of Famer
Ruben Amaro Jr. – 2008 World Series champion (assistant GM), 2009 NL champion (GM) and 1993 NL champion
Larry Andersen – 1983 and 1993 NL champion
Marlon Anderson – Alumnus
Mick Billmeyer – 2008 World Series champion (coach) and 2009 NL champion (coach)f
Bob Boone – Wall of Famer and 1980 World Series champion
Larry Bowa – Wall of Famer, 1980 World Series champion and 1993 NL champion (coach)
John Briggs – Local alumnus
Steve Carlton – Hall of Famer, Wall of Famer, 1980 World Series champion and 1983 NL champion
Larry Christenson – 1980 World Series champion and 1983 NL champion
Doug Clemens – Local alumnus
Roly de Armas – 2008 World Series champion (coach)
Rich Dubee – 2008 World Series champion (coach) and 2009 NL champion (coach)
Mariano Duncan – 1993 NL champion
Ben Francisco – 2009 NL champion
Gene Garber – Local alumnus
Pat Gillick – Hall of Famer, Wall of Famer and 2008 World Series champion (GM)
Wayne Gomes – Alumnus
Tommy Greene – 1993 NL champion
Greg Gross – 1980 World Series champion and 1983 NL champion
Cole Hamels – 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion
Terry Harmon – Local alumnus
Ramon Henderson – Local alumnus
Ryan Howard – 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion
Keith Hughes – Local alumnus
Raúl Ibañez – 2009 NL champion
Steve Jeltz – 1983 NL champion
Joe Kerrigan – Local alumnus
John Kruk – Wall of Famer and 1993 NL champion
Greg Legg – Alumnus
Mark Leiter Sr. – Local alumnus
Mike Lieberthal – Wall of Famer
Greg Luzinski – Wall of Famer and 1980 World Series champion
Art Mahaffey – Local alumnus
Garry Maddox – 1980 World Series champion
Charlie Manuel – Wall of Famer, 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion (manager)
Pedro Martinez – Hall of Famer, 2009 NL champion
Gary “Sarge” Matthews – 1983 NL champion
Jamie Moyer – 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion
Dickie Noles – 1980 World Series champion
Ben Revere – Local alumnus
Scott Rolen – Hall of Famer and Wall of Famer
Jimmy Rollins – 2025 Wall of Fame inductee, 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion
Juan Samuel – Wall of Famer and 1983 NL champion
Jimmie Schaffer – Local alumnus
Mike Schmidt – Hall of Famer, Wall of Famer, 1980 World Series champion and 1983 NL champion
Kevin Stocker – 1993 NL champion
Jim Thome – Hall of Famer and Wall of Famer
Milt Thompson – 2008 World Series champion (coach), 2009 NL champion (coach) and 1993 NL champion
Manny Trillo – Wall of Famer and 1980 World Series champion
Chase Utley – 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion
Shane Victorino – 2008 World Series champion and 2009 NL champion
Bobby Wine – 1980 World Series champion (coach) and 1983 NL champion (coach)
Ed Wade – 2025 Wall of Fame inductee and 1993 NL champion (assistant GM)