Darren Daulton, a 170-pound catcher out of Arkansas City (KN) High School, was Phillies 25th round selection in 1980 draft. The 628th overall selection became a three-time All-Star, playing 14 seasons with the Phils. He was the only catcher in their history with two 100-RBI seasons (109, 1992 and 105, 1993). He holds the Phillies single record for a catcher with 117 walks. His leadership and competitiveness qualities are legendary. So was his toughness.
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A peek at the past
Phillies Phlashback
A historical look at the dates of January 1-12.
January 3, 1962
C Darren Daulton is born in Arkansas City, Kan.
January 4, 1944
Charlie Manuel is born in Northfork, W.V.
January 5, 1959
OF-CH Milt Thompson is born in Washington, D.C.
January 5, 1962
LHP Danny Jackson is born in San Antonio, Texas.
January 5, 2004
LHP Tug McGraw dies in Brentwood, Tenn., at the age of 59.
January 6, 1936
INF-CH Ruben Amaro Sr. is born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
January 7, 1890
OF Billy Hamilton is purchased from the Kansas City Cowboys for $5,000 or $6,000. “Sliding Billy” goes on to become a Hall of Fame player.
January 9, 1995
3B Mike Schmidt is elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving 96.5% of the vote.
January 11, 1876
Hall of Fame RF Elmer Flick is born in Bedford, Ohio.
January 11, 1960
CF Richie Ashburn is traded to the Chicago Cubs for RHP John Buzhardt, INF Al Dark and 3B Jim Woods.
January 11, 1968
RHP Ben Rivera is born in San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
January 12, 1994
LHP Steve Carlton is elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame with 95.8% of the vote.