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Schmidt Invokes Last September - Inspires Phillies
Schmidt Invokes Last September - Inspires Phillies
Phillies’ Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt wrote an inspirational letter to Charlie Manuel. He had asked Charlie to post it on locker room door for all of the players to read prior to the game against the Mets. I have it posted below: Guys, One pitch, one at-bat, one play, one situation, think ...
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