OT: R.I.P. ROY HALLADAY

[FlyerFire]

I think he has earned his own thread. At least I would hope so. One of the best I have ever seen. Prayers for his family!

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[Rebels57]

I agree. This is thread worthy.

Three words that come to mind when I think of Doc.

Preparation
Professionalism
Class

Great pitcher. Greater person.

 

[trostol]

numb

RIP Doc

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

1st postseason game he throws a no hitter.

 

[Jack Straw]

I’m still having a hard time processing this. Such an immensely admirable human being. Such a great athlete. It was a privilege to watch him play, and a thrill to see him in a Phillies uniform.

 

[Protest]

I still refuse to believe it. I just can't.

 

[SnS]

Legit numb. I can't even.

 

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

One of the greatest pitchers of our generation. It's a shame that he had all those wonderful years in Toronto and they couldn't surround him with the talent to win a World Series. At least Philadelphia tried. RIP Roy Halladay.

 

[Rebels57]

It blows my mind that he waited THAT long to make the playoffs and he pitches a f***ing no-hitter in his 1st start

 

[Rebels57]

He was 1 out away from a no-hitter in his 2nd MLB start

 

[BobbyClarkeFan16]

He was 1 out away from a no-hitter in his 2nd MLB start

I remember that. I think it was 1992 and it was a game against Detroit. Travis Fryman hit a home run off him in the 9th to end the no hitter.

 

[Rebels57]

I remember that. I think it was 1992 and it was a game against Detroit. Travis Fryman hit a home run off him in the 9th to end the no hitter.

It was 98 and it was Bobby Higginson

 

[Chinatown88]

Watching Cole talk about Doc made me cry. FeelsBadMan

 

[Sombastate]

I didnt see the Cole thing, but just how the MLB world is reacting is awfully telling.

RIP. He's the greatest pitcher I've ever seen (I'll admit Kershaw will probably surpass him) and my second favorite Philly ever.

 

[Jackson14]

One of the greatest pitchers of our generation. It's a shame that he had all those wonderful years in Toronto and they couldn't surround him with the talent to win a World Series. At least Philadelphia tried. RIP Roy Halladay.

We had some decent teams unfortunately the Red Sox and Yankees went to a combined 7 World Series during his tenure in Toronto. They dominated the whole league not to mention the AL East.

Anyways Toronto and Philadelphia are sharing the same sadness today. Never seen such a pros pro in any sport and plus just a great dude in general. Still can't believe it...

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Unbelievable. So sad and tragic. Fully expected him to manage or coach some day for the Phillies. R.I.P.

 

[whatthef]

Phenomenal player and person. When he came to the Phillies I thought for sure would win a World Series for at least the first two plus years when he was pitching I just expect them to win and usually they did. I still kind of feel like the team let him down by not winning one with him. He will be missed and I wish the best for his family in these times.

 

[Rebels57]

Ill never forgive the Phillies bats for going cold in the 2010 NLDS. That team should have won it all with Doc as the ace and their best regular season ever.

 

[Tripod]

For those who know Tim and Sid up here in Canada, Sid was tearing up when announcing the news.

 

[Halladay]

Terrible news.

 

[The Nemesis]

Hope I'm not overstepping, but as our two franchises and fanbase share the grief of today and what Doc meant to our teams and us as fans, I wanted to adapt the tribute avatars I made in the Blue Jays' thread for the Phillies as well for anyone who wants one.

the first two are static images. The third flips between those two images every few seconds.

 

[daynus]

Yes a generational talent. My dad came over and told me, I was like what. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He was loved in Canada and the USA

 

[SnS]

You're not overstepping at all, Nem. Thank you. I will definitely use one for the time being.

 

[The Nemesis]

If I can share one more thing, it's this game video I found on Youtube: July 2, 2011 - Phillies @ Blue Jays.



Doc's return to the Toronto after the trade as well as his final game pitched vs his old team. I don't want to spoil everything, but it shouldn't surprise anyone that he went the distance.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Terrible news. Rest in Peace, Doc.