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Dan Baker donates Phillies memorabilia to Rowan University

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Dan Baker donates Phillies memorabilia to Rowan University

Summary

Dan Baker, the longtime public address announcer for the Phillies, unveiled a collection of over 75 pieces of memorabilia at Rowan University on September 22, 2026, to celebrate his 80th birthday. The items, including signed bats, jerseys, and trading cards, are now permanently displayed in the university's Student Center. Baker donated the collection from his personal archives to inspire current students. He has a long history with the Phillies, having announced multiple World Series and All-Star games. Baker also supports scholarship programs for Rowan students.

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Key Details

•Baker celebrated his 80th birthday with the donation.
•The memorabilia includes signed bats, jerseys, and trading cards.
•The collection is permanently displayed in Rowan University's Student Center.
•Baker is the longest-tenured active sports announcer.
•He supports scholarship programs for Rowan students.

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8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Baker donates Phillies memorabilia collection to Rowan University display

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Longtime Phillies public address announcer Dan Baker celebrated his 80th birthday by unveiling a collection of more than 75 pieces of teammemorabilia at his alma mater, Rowan University.
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