(WHTM) – The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that the franchise’s all-time winningest manager Charlie Manuel has suffered a stroke.
In an announcement on Saturday afternoon, the team said Manuel suffered the stroke while undergoing a medical procedure. The team says Manuel, 79, received immediate medical attention and a blood clot was removed.
“The next 24 hours will be crucial to his recovery, and Charlie’s family asks that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers at this time,” said the Phillies.
Manuel was recently in Philadelphia for the franchise’s Alumni Weekend and Wall of Fame induction ceremony on August 12.
Manuel led the Phillies to a franchise record 780 under his tenure as manager, which included a World Series title in 2008. In nine seasons leading the Phillies, Manuel won five consecutive National League East titles and led the team to consecutive National League pennants in 2008-09.
PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 21: Manager Charlie Manuel of the Philadelphia Phillies speaks to the crowd as he celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 to advance to the World Series in Game Five of the NLCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park on October 21, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) 
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel hugs Brad Lidge (54) after the ninth inning in Game 5 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Phillies won the game 5-1 to win the series. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) 
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel hugs one of his players after the Philies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
President Barack Obama holds up a team jersey presented to him by Philadelphia Phillies baseball shortstop Jimmy Rollins, second left, as manager Charlie Manuel, left, looks on as Obama honored the 2008 World Series champions Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, May 15, 2009, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. First base coach Davey Lopes is at right. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) 
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel holds trophy after the Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series to win the league title Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) 
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel during a baseball news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, in Philadelphia. The Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) 
Philadlephia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel argues with first base umpire Gary Cederstrom after getting ejected in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Philadelphia. The Braves won 6-4. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) 
Philadelphia Phillies’ Charlie Manuel laughs during a baseball news conference, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Philadelphia. The Phillies are slated to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 of the National League division series on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) 
Philadelphia Phillies batting coach Charlie Manuel watches batting practice prior to the first inning of a baseball game agains the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) 
Former Philadelphia Phillies’ Jimmy Rollins, left, and Chase Utley, right, come out for the first pitch which the ball got delivered to them by their former manager Charlie Manuel, center prior to the Game 4 of baseball’s World Series against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) 
Charlie Manuel speaks to reporters Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, in Philadelphia. Manuel was named the new manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, replacing Larry Bowa. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.) 
Philadelphia Phillies’ Jim Thome, left, and manager Charlie Manuel watch from the dugout Wednesday, July 6, 2005 in Pittsburgh. The Phillies beat the Pirates 5-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) 
PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 29: Manager Charlie Manuel #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies addresses the fans as he celebrates their 4-3 win to win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 31: Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel holds the World Series Trophy at a victory rally at Citizens Bank Park October 31, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win their first World Series in 28 years. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)
In Manuel’s first eight seasons with Philadelphia, the Phillies did not finish with a losing record. In 2011 the team won a franchise record 102 games, but failed to reach the National League Championship series.
During the 2013 season Manuel was fired by the Phillies after going 53-67 to start the season. He later returned as the hitting coach midway through the 2019 season after the firing of John Mallee.
Manuel currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the General Manager in Philadelphia and has been a staple in Spring Training behind the batting cage.
Prior to managing the Phillies, Manuel managed the Cleveland Indians for parts of three seasons that included an American League Central title in 2001. His managerial career ended with 1,000 wins over parts of 12 seasons.
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