With the Phillies taking part in what would become a down-to-the-wire divisional race, McCarver was signed on September 1, 1980 to return as a player. He would serve as a veteran voice in the clubhouse, a lefty pinch-hit bat, and emergency insurance at first base and catcher.
Baseball Hall of Fame likely to take another look at Dick Allen
The Golden Days Committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame is likely to take another long look at former Philadelphia Phillies star Dick Allen when they vote again later this year.
Philography: Dick Allen
Philography: Dick Allen