Overview
- The Philadelphia Phillies announced Friday that former right-hander Larry Christenson died unexpectedly at age 72 while on a fishing trip in his native Washington with family and friends.
- Christenson spent his entire 11-year major league career with Philadelphia from 1973 to 1983, making 220 starts and compiling an 83-71 record with a 3.79 ERA.
- He was a member of the Phillies’ 1980 World Series team and made multiple postseason appearances, including a start in the 1980 World Series that was cut short as injuries began to limit his effectiveness.
- Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt and longtime teammate Larry Bowa issued public tributes recalling Christenson’s friendship and clubhouse presence, and the Phillies offered condolences to his daughters Claire and Libby while noting his long post-playing involvement with Phillies Charities.
- The team has not disclosed a medical cause of death and reporting is developing, with the Phillies community expected to mark his passing with remembrances and alumni events in the coming days.