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Philadelphia Phillies! I can not believe you do not know that. The Phillies are the oldest sport's franchise in USA to date.
He currently plays with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he played for some years with the Boston Red Sox.
Cap Clark debuted on April 23, 1938, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl/Shibe Park; he played his final game on September 16, 1938, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl/Shibe Park.
1959-1961 and 1963-1969: St. Louis Cardinals 1970-1971: Philadelphia Phillies 1972: Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos 1973: St. Louis Cardinals 1974: St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox 1975: Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies 1976-1980: Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies was created in 1883.
Red Miller debuted on July 13, 1923, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl; he played his final game on July 13, 1923, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl.
Red Munson debuted on August 28, 1905, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl; he played his final game on October 7, 1905, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl.
The Phillies play in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Harry Wright was the first coach of the Philadelphia Phillies and Bob Ferguson was the first manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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As of the 2009 playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies have been to 6 World Series, winning 2. At the conclusion of the 2009 NLCS marks the seventh time the Philadelphia Phillies will appear in the World Series, first time ever back to back:1915: Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 1.1950: New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 0.1980: Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 4 games to 2.1983: Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 1.1993: Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 2.2008 Philadelphia Phillies defeated Tampa Bay Rays 4 games to 1The Philadelphia Phillies are the only NL East team to face every AL East team in the World Series.