Daulton named to Wall of Fame
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Daulton named to Wall of Fame
Daily News staff
Darren Daulton, a three-time NL All-Star and the leader of the 1993 Phillies, will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 6, prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the New York Mets, the Phillies announced.
Daulton, a 35th-round draft choice by the Phillies, played 14 seasons (1983; 1985-97) with the Phillies, one of only nine to wear the team’s uniform that long. In 1,109 games for the Phillies, Daulton compiled a .245 average with 134 homers and 567 RBI.
Daulton’s All-Star selections came in 1992, 1993 (starter) and 1995. He and Bob Boone share the most All-Star selections for a Phillies catcher.
In 1992, he became only the fourth catcher in major league history to lead the league in RBI (109). The following season, he drove in 105 runs for the 1993 National League champion Phillies. He’s the only catcher in Phillies history with two 100-RBI seasons.
He was traded to the Florida Marlins in 1997 and retired after helping the Marlins win the World Series.
“Darren was more than just an outstanding catcher and middle of the order hitter,” Phillies president David Montgomery said ina statement. “He was our leader, both on the field and in the clubhouse. His leadership played a huge role in the success of our 1993 team. His recognition as the 2010 Phillies Wall of Fame inductee is richly deserved.”
A 14”x20” cast bronze plaque of Daulton will be added to the Wall of Fame display located in the Memory Lane
Returning for the ceremonies are Wall of Famers Senator Jim Bunning (1984), Steve Carlton (1989), Mike Schmidt (1990), Dick Allen (1994), Greg Luzinski (1998), Garry Maddox (2001), Tony Taylor (2002), Bob Boone (2005) and Dallas Green (2006).
Alumni Night will be held the following day, Saturday, August 7, in which former players living in the tri-state area will be introduced before the game. On Sunday, August 8, an Alumni Batting Challenge will take place pre-game.
Dave14.....Richie....aka....Dick Allen was one of the most misunderstood athletes in Philly history. He withstood the abuse of a few racist players in the 60's and was one of the strongest men of that era... he used a 42oz bat.... and he swung it like it was a toothpick. The media made him out to be a "bad guy"....but he was a sensitive young man who took exception to the "morons" that disliked him because of his color. Mr. Allen was...is...and always will be a "CLASS ACT". I thank him for the many memories. (I still never saw the ball that he hit over the Coke sign in left field....and I was there! God Bless You Mr Allen!— ghostmarine- Fudge the numbers.......the man was a leader......wall of fame?.....don't care ....the man is a big reason why that team won alot of games...... Thanks Dutch— ghostmarine
- Anybody seen Daulton on TV lately? What's with the dark copper "tan"? That is bizarre looking! Is that a bad studio makeup job or does he actually look like that?— bartfr
