Philadelphia Phillies legend Larry Christenson has died at the age of 72 while on a fishing trip with his family in Washington State, the team has announced.Christenson – a right-handed pitcher – played his entire 11-year career in Philadelphia, winning the World Series in 1980.No further details have yet been given on his cause of death, but the Phillies confirmed the death in a statement, describing his passing as ‘unexpected’.A spokesperson added: ‘The club and its fans are forever grateful for his contributions and the legacy he leaves behind in Philadelphia.’We extend our heartfelt condolences to Larry’s beloved daughters, Claire and Libby, his extended family and friends, and former teammates at this difficult time.’The pitcher, who was better known as ‘LC’, was selected by the Phillies third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft – and he remarkably also managed to hit 11 home runs, tied for the most as a pitcher in franchise history. Larry Christenson has died unexpectedly at the age of 72 on a family fishing trip in Washington Right-handed pitcher Christenson won the World Series during an 11-year career in Philly Christenson fools around with teammate and baseball icon Pete Rose in April 1979Christenson also ranks ninth on the club’s all-time list of games started, with an impressive 220. ‘Larry was very special, the guy that kept in touch with all of us. He always had a smile on his face. He never forgot a moment he spent with you,’ Phillies great Mike Schmidt said. ‘His passing will leave a hole in all of our hearts. May he rest in peace.’Another former teammate, shortstop Larry Bowa, said: ‘LC was a tremendous teammate, an outstanding pitcher and a true friend. Win or lose, he was always the life of the clubhouse. ‘He loved the game and enjoyed every minute of his big league career. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.’The Phillies won the National League East five times during Christenson’s career in the big leagues, and they made the playoffs a sixth time in the 1981 season.