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.
Philography: John Kruk
The Philography series of mini-bios on the playing careers of Philadelphia Phillies legends continues with colorful 1990's star John Kruk.
Philography: Steve Carlton
Philography: Steve Carlton - It is a simple matter of fact to state that Carlton is the greatest pitcher to ever pull on a Philadelphia Phillies jersey.
Philography series of Philadelphia Phillies mini-bios to resume
Philography series of Philadelphia Phillies mini-bios to resume
Philography: Mike Schmidt
Philography: Mike Schmidt - Entire books can be written – have been written – in order to fully tell the story of one of the greatest players in the history of Major League Baseball.
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