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Philadelphia Phillies: Quick Facts

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Bob Boone, World Series champion and part of 3-generation baseball family, dies at 78 • Nov. 10, 2026, 12:15 PM ET (AP)
Phillies put Trea Turner on notice. Get better at shortstop or find another position • Oct. 16, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Philadelphia Blue Jays • Philadelphia Phils • Worcester Brown Stockings • Philadelphia Quakers
Awards And Honors World Series (2008) • World Series (1980)
Date 1883 - present
Headquarters Philadelphia
Areas Of Involvement Baseball
Related People Bryce Harper • Jim Bunning • Hack Wilson • Pete Rose • Roy Halladay • Grover Cleveland Alexander • Nap Lajoie • Jimmie Foxx • Joe Morgan • Fergie Jenkins • Steve Carlton • Mike Schmidt • Charles Albert Bender • Harvey Kuenn

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