VIDEO: Phillies fans give Rollins standing ovation in return to Philadelphia
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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jimmy Rollins was feeling the love in his return to Philadelphia.
The 36-year-old spent the first 15 years of his career with the Phillies before accepting a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers in December. Rollins, the franchise's all-time hits leader, was greeted with a standing ovation during his first at-bat back in Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday.
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"It went on a little longer than I expected," Rollins told reporters of the ovation. "It was a great moment.
Rollins, who struck out on five pitches during the at-bat, also ranks first in franchise history in doubles (479), and second in games played (2,090) and stolen bases (453).