Oct 31, 2008 here they are, the phillies finally 2008 world champs got some good shots of charlie manuel, cole hamels,shane victorino, brad lidge, pat burrell its crazy, he takes a beer from. He was at both of the phillies world series parades, skipping school to attend in 1980, and as a pitcher in 2008. The 2008 philadelphia phillies team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2008 season. Victorino officially retired with the phillies on friday. A look back at the philadelphia phillies 2008 halloween. Fans cheer their hearts out as the phils parade winds down south. Phillies 2008 world series victory parade nslphotography. Jayson werth receives standing ovation during phillies 2008. Do you remember where you were the night of october 29, 2008. The phillies then headed to citizens bank park, where a red 2008 banner was raised to celebrate their world series title. Philadelphia phillies 2008 world series parade route on broad street baseball photo photo showcases the phillies world series parade in classic phillies red. The drama of the 2008 world series, of course, came with game five, when the phillies and the rays faced the same opponent. Get ready for a showdown between phillies world champs from. The phillies won the american baseball world series on wednesday.
Philadelphia phillies 2008 world series parade on broad street. Their game 5 win in the world series, spanning two nights because of rain, made philadelphia wait for the final out and a halloween parade down broad street. We have a little knowledge about just how exciting and overwhelming the parade can be, which is why some beloved members of the 2008 world series championship team wanted to share some tips to help make your experience as special as possible. City stops to enjoy parade as phillies fans flood broad street the. Oct 22, 2008 2008 world series philadelphia phillies 4 vs. After years of boos, jayson werth becomes a beloved phillie.
A lot has changed since last championship parade in philly. Nbc sports philadelphia airs documentary on 2008 world. Here they are, the phillies finally 2008 world champs got some good shots of charlie manuel, cole hamels,shane victorino, brad lidge, pat burrell its crazy, he takes a beer from. In 2008, the phillies hadnt won a world series since 1980, and the city of philadelphia had.
The phillies then headed to their home field of citizens bank park, where a red 2008 banner was raised to celebrate their world series championship. Embassy suites philadelphia airport is the new philly sports hotel. Located in easy driving distance to ppl park in chester, pa and the south phildelphia. For phillies and city, title is worth the wait the new york. In august, former manager, now senior advisor to the general manager, charlie manuel told action news that time in 2008 the world series, the celebrations, and the parade was the highlight of. Aug 05, 2018 jayson werth knew he was the elephant in the room sunday as he stood alongside the other members of the 2008 world series champion phillies. The 2008 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2008 season. Make offer 1993 philadelphia phillies nl champs pennant world series john kruk schilling philadelphia phillies 2007,2008,2009 nl champs.
Oct 31, 2018 on this day 10 years ago, people across the delaware valley woke up to a crisp halloween morning, not too unlike today. Rays lost to the philadelphia phillies in the 2008 world series. Phillies 2008 world championship parade 2008 world series champions phillies parade october 31 philadelphia pa posted by coach heath at 11. After series celebration, a clean sweep by the city. Sale for 2008 world series parade 2008 world series parade. Back in 2008, the philadelphia phillies captured their secondever world series title over the tampa bay rays. In 2008, the phillies hadnt won a world series since 1980, and the city of philadelphia. It was an unbelievable season for baseball fans in philly to say the least, as the title meant the end of a 25year championship drought in the city.
The hangover from two days prior when the phillies captured their second world series championship had finally subsided and fans were ready to celebrate again parents pulled their kids out of school with phillies phever and everyone. Hundreds of thousands filled downtown philadelphia for the parade to honor the phillies after they won the 2008 world series. Oct 30, 2008 the phillies parade route is being announced today. If the phillies win the world series tonight, when would be the parade schedule. Pictures from the phillies 2008 world series championship parade. In the fall of that year, the phillies finally ended the long drought after defeating the tampa bay rays in five games, and the whole city of philadelphia became a sea of phillies red on broad street to celebrate the world series championship in style. Phillies world 2008 philadelphia photo series baseball broad on parade street street parade on phillies series baseball world broad philadelphia 2008 photo. Relive the best moments of 2008 phillies world series parade. More than 3,000,000 happy, crazed fans, enjoying the moment, some celebrating with champagne, some with other beverages, lined philadelphia streets on october 31, 2008 to watch the philadelphia phillies 2008 world series victory parade, while another 40,000 plus waited for them to arrive at citizens bank park to hear from the phils at the victory ceremony in which their. Tampa bay rays 1 worst to first easily describes the tampa bay rays who finished in last place during the 2007 regular season, but made it to the fall classic in an exciting cinderella style throughout the 2008 regular and post season. The 2008 world series is notable because it is the only fall. For phillies and city, title is worth the wait the new. Yesterday they had a parade in philadelphia to celebrate it. Werth wore a boxing glove with a phillies logo on it, similar to what he carried into citizens bank park after the 2008 parade.
In 2008, the phillies hadnt won a world series since 1980, and the city of philadelphia had been championshipstarved since 1983. Oct 29, 2018 in august, former manager, now senior advisor to the general manager, charlie manuel told action news that time in 2008 the world series, the celebrations, and the parade was the highlight of. Starting wednesday, which seems right because its the day baseball tips its cap to the great jackie robinson, we will begin a series between the phillies 1980 world series championship team and the phillies 2008 world series championship team. The 104th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion philadelphia phillies and the american league al champion tampa bay rays. Tomorrow, we get to do the same with a parade in honor of the eagles super bowl win. That night was the night the phillies won the world series. The phillies parade route is being announced today. On this day 10 years ago, people across the delaware valley woke up to a crisp halloween morning, not too unlike today. City stops to enjoy parade as phillies fans flood broad. The story of the 08 phillies premieres sunday at 8 p. The phillies defeated the tampa bay rays 43 to win the series for the first.
It was a wednesday and my family and i were gathered around the tv. In the fall of that year, the phillies finally ended the long drought after defeating the tampa bay rays in five games, and the whole city of philadelphia became a sea of philliesred on broad street to celebrate the world series championship in style. Photos and video from the 2008 phillies world series parade. Tonight, the philadelphia phillies are just one victory away from their second title in 125 years. Jayson werth knew he was the elephant in the room sunday as he stood alongside the other members of the 2008 world series champion phillies. Attendance at all parades are grossly overestimated. Phillies celebrate 10th anniversary of 2008 world series. A press conference releases the 2008 phillies world series parade route today.
Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the largest. The phillies 2008 world series parade could be as early as wednesday. In the postseason, the phillies won the world series. This video documents a group of high school friends who have. Tampa bay rays 1 worst to first easily describes the tampa bay rays who finished in last place during the 2007 regular season, but made it to the fall classic in an exciting cinderella style. Phillies manager charlie manuel addresses the fans as his image appears on the jumbo screen during the celebration of their world series championship, friday, oct. Its great fun viewing again the protracted question of what to do with a field that was becoming laughable in its muddy, watery condition. Philadelphia phillies 2008 world series parade on broad. See more ideas about philadelphia phillies, 2008 world series and world series. Chamberlain as britains new prime minister shortly after world war 2 began. Phillies fans have been waiting 28 years for this day, said nutter we deserve this win. Jul 11, 2018 champions week parades on nbc sports philadelphia sunday, july 15, 9pm 2008 philadelphia phillies world championship parade monday, july 16, 8pm 2017 eagles championship parade tuesday, july 17 8pm 2018 villanova parade tuesday, july 17 9. When the phillies defeated the tampa bay rays on wednesday night to capture the world series title, they delivered this city its first major sports championship since 1983, when the 76ers won the. He understood that he was the only member of that team that did not have a zero percent chance of being booed during the onfield introductions celebrating the 10year reunion of the phillies last title team.
In 2008, we celebrated the phillies world series win with an incredible parade down broad street. Apr 14, 2020 starting wednesday, which seems right because its the day baseball tips its cap to the great jackie robinson, we will begin a series between the phillies 1980 world series championship team and the phillies 2008 world series championship team. For phillies and city, title is worth the wait the philadelphia phillies held up the world series trophy after game 5. Photo showcases the phillies world series parade in classic phillies red. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. Its not often that 108 years of history is broken but thats what happened this week as the cubs took home their first world series championship since.
Phillyvoice reporter john kopp watched the phillies world series parade near broad and walnut streets in 2008. Ten years have passed since perfect closer brad lidge dropped to his knees to celebrate the final strike out of the phillies 2008 world. Of course, its nothing compared to the recent 108yearendingrun of. Fans reveled in the series victory, which marked the citys first. World series philadelphia phillies mlb pennants for sale ebay. Philadelphia, pa july 11, 2018 nbc sports philadelphia home of the authentic fan looks back at the golden age. During the season, they were managed by charlie manuel. Penas first world series hit watch hamels strong start watch oates. Nov 04, 2016 back in 2008, the philadelphia phillies captured their secondever world series title over the tampa bay rays. Ten years later, most players from the championship team are out of the game. The parade down broad street and at citizens bank park celebrating the 2008 world champion philadelphia phillies. When is the phillies 2008 world series parade answers.
The philadelphia phillies 2008 season was the 126th in the history of the franchise. Charlie manuel reflects on 2008 world series championship. World series philadelphia phillies mlb pennants for sale. Oct 30, 2008 for phillies and city, title is worth the wait the philadelphia phillies held up the world series trophy after game 5. After years of boos, jayson werth becomes a beloved. See more ideas about 2008 world series, world series and philadelphia phillies. He raised both his arms to the crowd as he was introduced. He took it from his office building when the parade was passing by. The team finished with a regular season record of 9270, first in the national league east. And im sure that most fans already bought the standard dvd which came out last month, so for those who are looking for a high definition upgrade, take it. Its not often that 108 years of history is broken but thats what happened this week as the cubs took home their first world series championship since 1908. The phillies moved a game away from their first world series championship since 1980 with a convincing 102 victory in game 4. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the.
Documentary kicks off champions week featuring phillies, eagles and villanova championship parade replays. Crews facing 50 tons of trash won praise for picking up where the phillies left off, philadelphia inquirer, november 2, 2008. Feb 07, 2018 in 2008, we celebrated the phillies world series win with an incredible parade down broad street. Hell be back to the same spot for the eagles super bowl parade. Get ready for a showdown between phillies world champs. Phillies celebrate world series with parade on broad. Photos of a phillies parade a sea of people all in red. Around once a week well give you a quick update on all the things weve been up to. Nov 01, 2008 when the phillies defeated the tampa bay rays on wednesday night to capture the world series title, they delivered this city its first major sports championship since 1983, when the 76ers won the. Parade tips from phillies players and coaching staff.
The hangover from two days prior when the phillies captured their second world series championship had finally subsided and fans were ready to celebrate again. Jayson werth receives standing ovation during phillies. Its exciting to revisit the phillies comeback in the eighth inning of game four, when they were down 5 to 3 but rallied on home runs by shane. The hangover from two days prior when the phillies captured their second world series championship had finally subsided and fans were ready to celebrate again parents pulled their kids out of school with phillies phever and everyone packed onto the nearest septa. The phillies 28year span between world series titles is tied for the fourth longest in mlb history.
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