Former All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins to be inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Jimmy Rollins will receive one of the Phillies organization’s highest honors: an induction into the Wall of Fame.

The former All-Star shortstop will be officially inducted on August 1 before the 6:45 p.m. game against the Detroit Tigers. The ceremony is part of the Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend from August 1-3 at Citizens Bank Park.

“A dynamic leadoff hitter who impacted the game with his glove, bat and speed for 15 seasons with the Phillies, Jimmy 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,” said Phillies Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer John Middleton. “He is one of the most legendary players to wear pinstripes, and we are thrilled to celebrate No. 11 on August 1, as J-Roll officially takes his permanent place in club history, becoming the 49^th inductee

of our prestigious Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame.”

According to the organization, Rollins spent 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the Phillies, making his major league debut on September 17, 2000.

The Phillies are also honoring Ed Wade, the team’s former vice president and general manager from 1998 to 2005.

“We are honored to name Ed Wade as the sixth executive inductee into our Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame, where he will take his permanent place in club history alongside Jimmy Rollins, whom he promoted to the major leagues,” said Middleton. “Ed’s contributions to the Phillies were game-changing, as he developed most of our core players from the teams that won five straight NL East championship titles from 2007 to 2011, including the 2008 World Series champions. We look forward to celebrating Ed’s tremendous career as we recognize him on this historic day.”

Click here to see the current list of Phillies Wall of Fame inductees.