One of the most beloved Phillies alumni is expected to go under the knife today.
Darren Daulton, who spent parts of 14 seasons with the Phightins, announced that he was diagnosed with two brain tumors last week.
On Monday morning, doctors are expected to operate on the Phillies Wall of Famer.
Earlier, Daulton thanked his fans for the outpouring of support he’s received since 97.5 The Fanatic, the radio station where he hosts "Talking Baseball with Dutch," broke the news.
“I want to thank everyone for your uplifting support. Special thanks to the Phillies and 97.5 The Fanatic. Right on, fight on! Love ya, Dutch,” Daulton said in statement released by the radio station.
In a statement posted on their website, the station announced that Daulton had not been feeling well for the past two weeks and went to the doctor, who discovered the tumors.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this difficult time," said the statement.
The late Harry Kalas, pictured on the right with Daulton, once referred to him as the "all time clubhouse leader of the Philadelphia Phillies."
That leadership was key in helping the rag-tag 1993 Phillies win the National League pennant.
Those Phillies fell short of winning the World Series, but Daulton eventually did get his championship after being traded to the Florida Marlins during the 1997 season. He ended his career that October with a World Series title.
Daulton, 51, now chairs the Darren Daulton Foundation, which helps in the development of youth sports programs and homelessness organizations.
97.5 offered up Daulton's email address of dutch@975thefanatic.com to anyone who would like to send their well wishes.
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