Chase Utley's Top 5 Most Memorable Phillies Moments

By Ray Boyd

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies have announced the trade of Chase Utley to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Utley created countless moments that resonate with Phillies fans of all ages.

He embodied effort. He embodied grit. He embodied selflessness.

He earned the Harry Kalas phrase, that we all came to love in Philadelphia, "Chase Utley, you are the man!"

To celebrate a brilliant Phillies career, here are Utley's Top 5 Most Memorable Phillies Moments:

5. Chase Utley Receives Final Phillies All-Star Game Selection

WSH@PHI: Utley receives his All-Star Game jersey by MLB on YouTube

 

4. It Started With A BANG

COL@PHI: Utley's first MLB hit is a grand slam by MLB on YouTube

 

3. YOU ARE THE MAN!

"Chase Utley, You Are The Man" Harry Kalas by mcwalton24 on YouTube

 

2. Out At The Plate

WS2008 Gm5: Utley fires home to get Bartlett by MLB on YouTube

 

1. What Did He Say?!

What Chase Utley said on that day was that the Phillies were the "World ****** Champions." It may have been a cover your ears moment for children in the area, but in a way, it symbolized the level of frustration and ultimate release experienced by Philly fans hungry for a title.

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