80-year-old former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, who had a stroke, threw the opening-day pitch at Citizens Bank Park; received a standing ovation.
80-year-old former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, who suffered a stroke in September, threw the opening-day pitch in his first visit to Citizens Bank Park since his health issue. Manuel, who managed the Phillies from 2005-13, received a standing ovation. Under his leadership, the team won a World Series championship in 2008 and five consecutive NL East titles from 2007-11.
March 29, 2024
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