Larry Christenson, Former Philadelphia Phillies World Series Champion, Dies at 72
The 1980 World Series champion spent his entire 11-year career in Philadelphia and was remembered by Larry Bowa as a tireless supporter of Phillies Charities, Inc.
- Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson died unexpectedly on Friday while on a fishing trip in his home state of Washington. He was 72.
- Selected third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft, Christenson spent his entire 11-year career in Philadelphia, anchoring the rotation during the team's 1980 World Series championship run.
- Known for his dual threat as a pitcher and batter, he ranks ninth in franchise history with 220 starts and hit 11 home runs, tied for the most by a Phillies pitcher.
- Phillies legend Mike Schmidt called him "very special," while former teammate Larry Bowa remembered the pitcher as "a tremendous teammate, an outstanding pitcher and a true friend."
- After retiring, Christenson became president of Christenson Investment Partners and remained an active supporter of Phillies Charities, leaving a lasting legacy in Philadelphia.
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Larry Christenson, Phillies World Series champ, dies at 72 while on family fishing trip
Christenson was drafted third overall in 1972 out of high school and made his MLB debut the following year and was a Phillies rotation regular until his retirement in 1983.
Phillies World Series winner Larry Christenson dies at 72
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson has died. The Phillies confirmed the news via a social media post that Christenson died Friday morning while on a fishing trip with family and friends in Washington State. He was 72. The details surrounding his death have yet to be disclosed. “The club and its fans are forever … The post Phillies World Series winner Larry Christenson dies at 72 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Phillies World Series Champion Pitcher Dies on Family Fishing Trip at 72
A Phillies World Series champion pitcher has died at 72 while on a fishing trip after spending his entire 11-year MLB career in Philadelphia. The post Phillies World Series Champion Pitcher Dies on Family Fishing Trip at 72 appeared first on HEAVY.
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