let's not forget Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt, considered by many the greatest third baseman of all time and who also led Ohio University to the College World Series, and Cy Young, the all-time ...

Mike Schmidt was my favorite player ... and I cut my teeth on baseball and the Phillies watching him play. Even as a young fan I was aware of the city’s stance toward him.

“Mike Schmidt, probably the greatest third baseman ... to ever say that he really loved my game, back when I was a young player. And that meant a lot to me, obviously coming from him.

Mike Schmidt might be a beloved figure in today’s Philly sports ecosystem, but the Hall of Famer sometimes felt hammered by the pressure fans placed on him during his 18 seasons with the Phillies.