Our comparison of the Philadelphia Phillies 1980 and 2008 World Series championship teams continues with a look at the two bench groups.
Phillies Fall Classics XI: 2008 World Series Game Four
The Philadelphia Phillies met the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series, and the crucial Game Four took place at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly.In the 2008 Fall Classic, the Philadelphia Phillies had scratched out a walk-off victory in Game Three at home to take a 2-1 lead over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, setting the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics XI: 2008 World Series Game Four
Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
They are heroes, icons to a generation of Phillies fans who grew up on the team in the last decade when it moved from the concrete behemoth that was Veteran’s Stadium into the gorgeous ballpark that is Citizens Bank Park.They are the last remnants of the 2008 World Series champion team: Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
Phillies reward World Series champions
It's been 3 1/2 months now since Brad Lidge slipped a hard slider past the Rays' Eric Hinske, dropped to his knees, was embraced by Carlos Ruiz, and was steamrolled by Ryan Howard to begin a long-awaited championship celebration in this sports-crazed city. The World Series champions received a parade befitting their status as the … Continue reading Phillies reward World Series champions
Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies !
Pat Burrell leads the Phillies victory parade down Broad Street towards Citizens Bank Park on Halloween This blog of mine has taken a break from talking about politics, religion, and culture for over a week now while my beloved Philadelphia Phillies were playing in and winning the World Series. Now, the victory parade is … Continue reading Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies !
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