After both Rollins and Wade spoke, they were given Phillies Wall of Fame rings by the team’s managing partner and CEO John Middleton, and 2008 World Series champion Chase Utley unveiled both men’s plaques. Congratulations to both Jimmy Rollins and Ed Wade on this historic achievement!

Jimmy Rollins was a Bay Area kid who grew up rooting for Rickey Henderson and admiring Jackie Robinson as he blossomed into one of the top high school prospects in baseball. So when the Philadelphia Phillies called in 1996 to tell the slick-fielding shortstop they had picked him in the second round of the draft,

Jimmy Rollins told the Phillies in 2005 spring training that he did not want to negotiate a contract extension once the season began. So when opening day arrived without a deal, the Phillies granted his wish.