Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wUKJ_P79R2tdx45u7xY21g',sig:'cg9tRjUWRNUnl3hzvDnr8DKpPWA23FOtqYxZibuu2tk=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'515557386',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies celebrate winning 1980 World SeriesA dramatic, hard-fought, come-from-behind win on a Sunday in the hostile environs of Royals Stadium had left the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies just one win away from the first championship in franchise history.The series would now return to South Philly for the final two … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics V: 1980 World Series Game Six
Phillies Fall Classics IV: 1980 World Series Game Five
The Philadelphia Phillies had built an early 2-0 lead in the 1980 World Series over the Kansas City Royals with a pair of victories at Veteran’s Stadium.The Fall Classic then shifted to Royals Stadium (now Kauffman Stadium) for three games over the weekend of October 17th through 19th.In Game Three on Friday night, the two teams … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics IV: 1980 World Series Game Five
Phillies 2015 report cards: Bullpen
Having previously given out the 2015 report cards to the Philadelphia Philliesinfielders, outfielders, and catchers, it’s now the turn of the team’s relief pitchers to be evaluated. What most thought would be one of the few strengths this season turned out to be largely disappointing.As the club headed to Clearwater to open spring training back in February, the … Continue reading Phillies 2015 report cards: Bullpen
Phillies Fall Classics III: 1980 World Series Game Two
A big 3rd inning explosion and Tug McGraw bullpen heroics had given the Philadelphia Phillies a 7-6 victory in Game One of the 1980 World Series at Veterans Stadium the previous night. That would set the stage for Game Two on Wednesday night, October 15th, 1980.  This was a big night for me, as it was … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics III: 1980 World Series Game Two
Matt Klentak hired as new Phillies General Manager
In the culmination of a six-week process, the Philadelphia Phillies announced today that 35-year old Matt Klentak has been hired as the new franchise General Manager. He thus becomes not only the 11th GM in franchise history, but also the youngest to ever fill that position with the organization.Klentak comes to the Phillies after serving as … Continue reading Matt Klentak hired as new Phillies General Manager
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