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Every number retired by the Philadelphia Phillies in franchise history
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3: Trading for Steve Carlton
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Before Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton became known as Lefty, he
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Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies, Cy Young Award, Hall of
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Phillies trading Rick Wise for Steve Carlton 50 years ago was a steal
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Phillies clinch wild-card berth on Johan Rojas' walk-off hit - ESPN
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Sad Sack Series
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Phillies alumni Steve Carlton
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The best that never won: '77 Phillies won 101 games but took just