Curt Simmons, last surviving member of Phillies 1950 team, dies – ABC27

Curt Simmons, Philadelphia Phillies? pitcher who is on leave from National Guard before reporting to army for duty, points to ?Visitors Clubhouse? sign on door… Curt Simmons, Philadelphia Phillies? pitcher who is on leave from National Guard before reporting to army for duty, points to ?Visitors Clubhouse? sign on door at Ebbets Field, at Brooklyn, N.Y., August 9, 1950. Sign may be symbolic of Curt?s own status with the Phils during the coming weeks. (AP Photo) by: George Stockburger Posted: Dec 13, 2022 / 01:12 PM EST Updated: Dec 13, 2022 / 01:12 PM EST PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) – Curt Simmons, the Phillies Wall of Fame starting pitcher and last surviving member of the 1950 “Whiz Kids” club, has died. He was 93. The Phillies announced Simmons passing on Tuesday, saying he passed away at his Ambler home. Simmons completed a 20-year Major League career as one of the greatest pitchers in Phillies history. In 13 seasons Simmons won 115 games with a 3.66 ERA and 1,052 strikeouts. Simmons is fifth all-time in wins among Phillies pitchers and ranks among the top 10 in franchise history for innings pitched (1,939.2), strikeouts (1,052), starts (263), and shutouts (18). A member of
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