Philadelphia Phillies Pat Burrell waves at a victory rally at Citizens Bank Park October 31, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win their first World Series in 28 years. (credit: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Pat Burrell will officially retire as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Thursday.
Burrell, 35 years old, will sign a one-day minor league contract with the Phillies. The team will honor him prior to their May 19th game against the Red Sox, where he will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
In nine major league seasons with the Phillies, Burrell hit 251 home runs, had 827 RBI’s, and had 518 extra-base hits. Burrell’s last hit as a Phillie was a double against the Tampa Bay Rays in the decisive game five of the 2008 World Series.
The last image of Burrell as a Phillie will be leading the World Series parade in 2008.
SPORTS PHOTO GALLERIES
- PHOTOS: Flyers Fights
- PHOTOS: NBA All-Star Weekend 2013
- PHOTOS: NBA Cheerleaders
- PHOTOS: Wing Bowl 21
- PHOTOS: Athletes Who Wore #12



Most Romantic US Honeymoon...
GHI @Home - Metal Shingle /...
11th Annual Gary Papa 5K Run-...
Athletes We Wish Stayed In...
Tiger Woods At The US Open At...
Final Round: The U.S. Open At...
Baseball Shots Of The Week –...
Behind the Scenes: TP...
Orr At The Shore 2013
NCC Retro-Rama Party
The Philadelphia Diamonds Of...
2013 US Open At Merion
Storm Photos: June 13, 2013
WIP Morning Show Father's Day...
US Open At Merion Practice...
Julius Erving Through The...







