Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 “Whiz Kids” team, died on December 13 at his Ambler home at age 93, reported www.mlb.com.

Simmons was one of the greatest pitchers in the franchise’s history.

In 13 seasons with the club, he posted a 115–110 record with 109 complete games, along with 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games, 263 of which he started.

He ranks fifth in wins and innings (1,939.2) among all pitchers in franchise history, as well as sixth for games started. At 1,052, he tied for sixth in shutouts and ninth in strikeouts.

He made three All-Star teams in 1952–1953 and 1957 with the Phillies and earned starting nods in the Midsummer Classics in both 1952 and 1957.

In addition to Phillies, in his 20-year baseball career, he also pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, and the California Angels.

After retiring from playing, he briefly returned to the Phillies in 1970 and took up an instructional role in the minors. Afterward, he managed Limekiln Golf Club in Ambler.

He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993.

Read more about Curt Simmons at www.mlb.com.

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A discussion of the Dec. 13 loss of Phillies Whiz Kid Curt Simmons.