#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Tony Phillips
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Sat, 2026-06-27 10:43
Comfortable at almost any position on the diamond, Tony Phillips was also one of the most disciplined hitters of his time and drew 100-or-more walks in five seasons.
Craig Muder
He played more than 250 games at four different positions on the diamond, becoming one of the most successful utility players the game has known.
But Tony Phillips was also a World Series champion who totaled five seasons with a...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks could have a trade thesis that might make sense this offseason.
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On Monday, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026. Among the people inducted into the builder’s category this year is former Toronto Maple Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in Toronto this November. Burkie!! 👏 Former Leafs President & GM Brian Burke will…
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to reshape their blueline, and right-handed defenceman Brandon Carlo is a prime trade candidate to be moved this offseason. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka stated immediately after taking the job that he's going to concentrate on retooling Toronto's blueline, and that stems a lot from feedback from John Tavares, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews, who all reportedly had mentioned during exit interviews before Chayka arrived, that they felt t...
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