Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jim Thome
First Baseman 2003 - 2005; 2012
— Inducted 2016 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 19, 2024
1. Jim Thome Marker
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Jim Thome. First Baseman , 2003 - 2005; 2012. Signed by the Phillies to the largest contract in team history at the time, finished 4th in NL MVP voting in 2003 after leading the league in home runs (47; tied for Major League lead) and ranking third in RBI (131). Set three single-season Phillies home run records in his first year with the team; most by a left-handed hitter, most at Veterans Stadium (28) and most by a first baseman. Named to the 2004 NL all-star team (.274-42-105). Was the third player in club history with back-to-back 40-homer seasons, joining hall of famers Chuck Klein and Mike Schmidt. His final home run in a Phillies uniform was a walk-off blast against Tampa Bay in 2012. As a Phillie, hit .260 with 101 home runs, 281 RBI and 268 walks in 391 games. Finished his Major League career as a five-time all-star with 612 home runs and 1,747 walks, both ranked seventh on MLB's all-time lists.
Signed by the Phillies to the largest contract in team history at the time, finished 4th in NL MVP voting in 2003 after leading the league in home runs (47; tied for Major League lead) and ranking third in RBI (131). Set three single-season Phillies home run records in his first year with the team; most by a left-handed hitter, most at Veterans Stadium (28) and most by a first baseman. Named to the 2004 NL all-star team (.274-42-105). Was the third player in club history with back-to-back 40-homer seasons, joining hall of famers Chuck Klein and Mike Schmidt. His final home run in a Phillies uniform was a walk-off blast against Tampa Bay in 2012. As a Phillie, hit .260 with 101 home runs, 281 RBI and 268 walks in 391 games. Finished his Major League career as a five-time all-star with 612 home runs and 1,747 walks, both ranked seventh on MLB's all-time lists.
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 2002.
Location. 39° 54.409′ N, 75° 10.045′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Hartranft Street, on the right
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when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Hartranft St, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charlie Manuel (here, next to this marker); Curt Schilling (here, next to this marker); Harry Kalas (here, next to this marker); John Kruk (here, next to this marker); Mike Lieberthal (here, next to this marker); Pat Burrell (here, next to this marker); Pat Gillick (here, next to this marker); Roy Halladay (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024
2. Phillies Wall of Fame
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos:1. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
