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This Date in Baseball, Oct. 21 — The Philadelphia Phillies became World Series champions for the first time in their 98-year history., Sports
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It was October 11, 1980. The Philadelphia Phillies were down 2 games to 1, and faced possible elimination from the first round of the baseball playoffs., By Philadelphia Baseball History
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It was October 11, 1980. The Philadelphia Phillies were down 2 games to 1, and faced possible elimination from the first round of the baseball playoffs., By Philadelphia Baseball History
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Former Jesuit pitcher Mick Abel signs with Philadelphia Phillies for $4 million, forgoes commitment to Oregon State
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It was October 11, 1980. The Philadelphia Phillies were down 2 games to 1, and faced possible elimination from the first round of the baseball playoffs., By Philadelphia Baseball History
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History of the Philadelphia Phillies - Wikipedia
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Noah Syndergaard makes Phillies debut before rain delay
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It was October 11, 1980. The Philadelphia Phillies were down 2 games to 1, and faced possible elimination from the first round of the baseball playoffs., By Philadelphia Baseball History