Philadelphia Phillies

2008 World Series champions, the Philadelphia Phillies play in the Eastern Division of the National League in Major League Baseball. In their franchise history the Phillies have won 7 East Division Titles, 5 National League Pennants, and two World Series Titles.

Fast Facts

1. Owners: David Montgomery, Bill Giles, Claire S. Betz, Alexander K. Buck, J. Maholn Buck Jr., William C. Buck, John S. Middelton
2. Manager: Charlie Manuel
3. General Manager: Ruben Amaro Jr.
4. Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
5. Founded in 1883
6. 1980 World Series Champions
7. 2008 World Series Champions

2008 World Series Championship

On October 29, 2008, the Phillies won their second ever World Series, with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Phillies won the series 4 games to 1. Cole Hamels was named the MVP of the series.¹

1980 World Series Championship

In 1980, the Phillies won their first World Series Championship led by the tandem of future Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt and all-time hit king Pete Rose. The Phillies would win the East Division and face the Houston Astros. The Championship series would go the full five games with the Phillies winning the final game in extra innings. The Phillies would then face the Kansas City Royals in the World Series. They would defeat the Royals in six games and Mike Schmidt would be named the World Series Most Valuable Player in a year where he also would win the National League Most Valuable Player award.

Philadelphia Phillies Timeline

• 1883: Founded as the Philadelphia Quakers
• 1915: National League Pennant
• 1950: National League Pennant
• 1964: The "Phold", a ten-game losing streak, ends run to the pennant
• 1980: World Series Champions
• 1983: National League Pennant
• 1993: National League Pennant
• 2008: World Series Champions

Players and Alumni

Pitchers

• Joe Bisenius
• Dan Blanton
• Fabio Castro
• Clay Condrey
• Chad Durbin
• Adam Eaton
• Tom Gordon
• Cole Hamels
• J.A. Happ
• Kyle Kendrick
• Brad Lidge
• Ryan Madson
• Scott Mathieson
• Jamie Moyer
• Brett Myers
• J.C. Romero
• Francisco Rosario
• Rudy Seanez
• R.J. Swindle
• Mike Zagurski

Catchers

• Chris Coste
• Jason Jaramillo
• Carlos Ruiz

Infielders

• Larry Bowa
• Eric Bruntlett
• Mike Cervenak
• Greg Dobbs
• Pedro Feliz
• Brad Harman
• Ryan Howard
• Oscar Robles
• Jimmy Rollins
• Pete Rose
• Chase Utley

Outfielders

• Richie Ashburn
• T.J. Bohn
• Pat Burrell
• Geoff Jenkins
• So Taguchi
• Shane Victorino
• Jayson Werth

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