Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Juan Samuel
Second Baseman Phillies 1983-89
— Inducted 2008 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 19, 2024
1. Juan Samuel Marker
Inscription.
Juan Samuel. Second Baseman , Phillies 1983-89. First Phillies second baseman to be selected to NL All-Star Team as a Rookie (1984). Led club in stolen bases three times, including a club-record 72 in 1984; scored over 1000 runs three times. Set National League Rookie Record with 19 triples (1984). Led NL in triples twice and at-bats, three times, two-time NL All-Star and winner of NL Silver Slugger Award (1987). First Phillies player ever to compile double figures in doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases four consecutive seasons (1984-87). Hit .263 for the Phillies with 71 triples (9th all-time). 100 homers (first second baseman to reach 100) and 249 stolen bases (7th all-time). Played 798 games at second base, 4th on club's all-time list.
First Phillies second baseman to be selected to NL All-Star Team as a Rookie (1984). Led club in stolen bases three times, including a club-record 72 in 1984; scored over 1000 runs three times. Set National League Rookie Record with 19 triples (1984). Led NL in triples twice and at-bats, three times, two-time NL All-Star and winner of NL Silver Slugger Award (1987). First Phillies player ever to compile double figures in doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases four consecutive seasons (1984-87). Hit .263 for the Phillies with 71 triples (9th all-time). 100 homers (first second baseman to reach 100) and 249 stolen bases (7th all-time). Played 798 games at second base, 4th on club's all-time list.
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1983.
Location. 39° 54.41′ N, 75° 10.044′ 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 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.
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 33 times since then. Photo1. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
