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The World Series is a best-of-seven series held every October to determine the champion of the Major League Baseball season. Home field advantage is awarded to the winning league in the MLB All-Star Game. For a listing of teams, see MLB Teams.
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- Inaugural series: 1903
- Nickname: "The Fall Classic"
- TV Network: FOX Sports
- Trophy: World Series Trophy
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2008 World Series Schedule
- Phillies win the Series 4 games to 1
- GM 1: Phi at AL Wed Oct 22 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 3, Rays 2
- GM 2: Phi at AL Thurs Oct 23 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 2, Rays 4
- GM 3: AL at Phi Sat Oct. 25 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 5, Rays 4
- GM 4: AL at Phi Sun Oct. 26 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 10, Rays 2
- GM 5: AL at Phi Mon Oct. 27 & 29 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 4, Rays 3
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2008 NL Champion Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 1 in the 2008 NLCS. The MVP for the series was starting pitcher Cole Hamels who won Game 1 and Game 5 propelling the Phils to their first World Series since 1993.Brief World Series History
The first World Series was played in 1903. Before the World Series, the champions in baseball were decided by a three game series called The Championship of the United States. The series featured the champions of the National League and the American League. The first series featured the Boston Americans versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.Baseball Almanac: World Series HistoryWorld Series Trivia
- First World Series was played between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Boston Americans won first World Series
- Only twice has it not been held: 1904 and 1994
- Most all-time championships: New York Yankees - 26
- 4 teams have never appeared: Seattle, Tampa Bay, Texas, and Washington
- Colorado Rockies made first ever appearance in 2007 World Series
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World Series on Amazon
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1997 World Series Official Video: Florida Marlins vs. Cleveland Indians, October 18-26, 1997 [VHS] - $4.95
There is nothing in sports on par with the Seventh game of the World Series. It's the guaranteed last game of a 28-team quest that begins in February. For a great number of those teams, that quest begins in Florida. For the first time ever ...
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The Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series Collector's Edition - $79.95
Every complete game from the 2008 World Series® will be available in time for the holidays for every fan to own in this one-of-a-kind collector's set. Each definitive 2008 World Series game is presented uncut in this action-packed 8-DVD se...
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Good Night World (Good Night Our World series) - $7.95
Perfect for parents who wish to share a love of nature with their children, this soothing bedtime story celebrates the Earth’s natural wonders during a trip across the globe to visit many of the plan...
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MLB Vintage World Series Films - New York Yankees: 17 Championship Seasons 1943-2000 - $49.95
Covering five DVDs, 12 hours, and a span of 58 years, Vintage World Series Films: New York Yankees is a sweeping time capsule of the history of the Bronx Bombers, and of baseball itself. These are the official films produced by Major League...
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The First World War - The Complete Series - $39.99
This definitive ten-part series offers insight and analysis to provide a coherent and strategic military narrative of the worldwide conflict that changed history.
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2008 World Series Schedule
- Phillies win the series 4 games to 1
- GM 1: Phi at AL Wed Oct 22 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 3, Rays 2 - ESPN Recap
- GM 2: Phi at AL Thurs Oct 23 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 2, Rays 4 - ESPN Recap
- GM 3: AL at Phi Sat Oct. 25 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 5, Rays 4 - ESPN Recap
- GM 4: AL at Phi Sun Oct. 26 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 10, Rays 2 - ESPN Recap
- GM 5: AL at Phi Mon Oct. 27 & 29 FOX
- Final Score: Phillies 4, Rays 3 - ESPN Recap
