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Brad Lidge's final pitch and World Series win combine in one emotional GIF

Brad Lidge retires with the Phillies and throws a final pitch

Brad Lidge officially retired in a Phillies uniform on Thursday. The closer, who saved 100 games in four seasons with Philadelphia, returned to Citizens Bank Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before that night's game against the Giants.

In one GIF, watch Lidge's last pitch as a member of the Phillies -- and his unforgettable celebration after clinching the final out of the 2008 World Series.

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