On July 29, 1989, On Steve Carlton Night at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies retire Lefty‘s uniform #32 during a pregame ceremony.
Among the gifts he receives from the Phils are a gold watch, a ring with the number 32 in diamonds, and a trip around the world for his family. In 15 years with the Phillies (1972-1986), Carlton had 241 wins (1st in franchise history), 3,031 strikeouts (1st), 39 shutouts (2nd), & 3.09 ERA.
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