Tommy was a broadcaster for many years, calling games for the Expos, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Marlins. And he's on Twitter! So follow him and say hello. He seems like a real good dude. And an excellent slider.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Former Phillie of the Day - Tom Hutton
When I was a kid, Tom Hutton was my favorite player. Not Schmidt, Bowa, Luzinski, Boone, Carlton, or anyone else. It was Tommy Hutton. Why? I think it was because he wore No. 14 and was an outstanding defensive first baseman. And I seem to recall him being featured in a Phillies yearbook one season where players gave tips. Now, this might be total hallucination on my part, but I'm pretty sure Tommy's tip was on sliding. I remember the article saying he was an excellent slider. And young me thought that was very cool. I was an odd kid.
Tommy was a broadcaster for many years, calling games for the Expos, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Marlins. And he's on Twitter! So follow him and say hello. He seems like a real good dude. And an excellent slider.
Image courtesy @THUT14
Tommy was a broadcaster for many years, calling games for the Expos, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Marlins. And he's on Twitter! So follow him and say hello. He seems like a real good dude. And an excellent slider.
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