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Phillies Mourn Loss of World Series Pitcher Larry Christenson
29 Aug
Summary
- Former Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, 72, passed away unexpectedly.
- He was a member of the 1980 World Series and 1983 NL pennant teams.
- Christenson holds the franchise record for pitcher home runs with 11.
The Philadelphia Phillies organization is expressing deep sorrow following the unexpected death of former pitcher Larry Christenson. He passed away this morning at the age of 72 while on a fishing trip in Washington state.
Christenson's entire 11-year Major League Baseball career, spanning from 1973 to 1983, was dedicated to the Phillies. He was an integral part of the team's historic 1980 World Series championship squad and the 1983 National League pennant-winning team.
A native of Everett, Washington, Christenson debuted with the Phillies at just 19 years old. He achieved a career-best 19 wins in 1977 and was the winning pitcher in the team's 1977 NL East division-clinching game. Furthermore, he shares the franchise record for most career home runs by a pitcher with 11.
Beyond his playing days, Christenson was known for his active support of Phillies Charities and other local non-profit organizations. His contributions and legacy are deeply cherished by the Phillies club and its fanbase.
