Mikkelsen began recounting his memories of being at the phillies parade in 2008 after the team won the world series, saying it was a lifetime experience. 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. The 2008 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2008 season. Philadelphia is still standing after the phillies ended the citys 25year title drought, but scattered vandalism does mar the world series celebration. I was on broad street a minute after they won in center city, and i was as happy as everyone else. Additional 19151969 salaries researched via baseball hall of fame contract archives by dr. With more than 20 hours of phantastic october glory, this set will be a cherished part of your 2008 world series collection.
Ten years doesnt feel like too long, until you take a look at the. 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. In 2008, the phillies hadnt won a world series since 1980, and the city of philadelphia had been championshipstarved since 1983. Philadelphia phillies 2008 world series parade on broad. City stops to enjoy parade as phillies fans flood broad street the. Little did he know that utley was lingering on the call and surprised dr.
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In the postseason, the phillies won the world series. Fans cheer their hearts out as the phils parade winds down south broad street. Won world series 41 over tampa bay rays won nl championship series 41. The phillies moved a game away from their first world series championship since 1980 with a convincing 102 victory in game 4. Oct 30, 2008 the phillies parade route is being announced today. Phillies world series championshipparade 2008 youtube.
October 27th, 2008 will forever be remembered as the night mother nature rained on philadelphias parade. Crews facing 50 tons of trash won praise for picking up where the phillies left off, philadelphia inquirer, november 2, 2008. Left fielder pat burrell led the procession in a horsedrawn. Harry kalas, pictured at the world series parade, called the world series as a phillies broadcaster, and got to call a phillies world series. When is the phillies 2008 world series parade answers. With a 31 series lead and cole hamels on the citizens bank park mound, all signs pointed to the quartercentury title wait coming to an end. Sunday, july 15, 9pm 2008 philadelphia phillies world championship parade. Mikkelsen, who is a lifelong phillies fan, also reminisced on the 2008 world series parade. Oct 30, 2008 the philadelphia phillies held up the world series trophy after game 5. 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. The phillies won the world series twice, in 1980 and 2008 asked in philadelphia phillies, world series when was the las time the phillies won the world series. See more ideas about 2008 world series, world series and philadelphia phillies. Jan 19, 2019 but the phillies could also take another tack, choosing to honor some other worthy individuals before beginning what should prove to become a veritable parade to the wall of fame for a halfdozen or more of those 2008 players during the decade of the 2020s.
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Mikkelsen mentioned that his favorite position player on the team at that time was chase utley. Photo showcases the phillies world series parade in classic phillies red. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the largest. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who dont even own a camera all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Phillies celebrate 10th anniversary of 2008 world series. People line broad street in philadelphia and wave to players during a parade to celebrate the phillies victory over the tampa bay rays in the world series.
The 2008 philadelphia phillies team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2008 season. Sale for 2008 world series parade 2008 world series parade. Phillies 2008 world series championship parade 11x14 framed and matted baseball photo. A press conference releases the 2008 phillies world series parade route today. 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. The phillies 2008 world series parade could be as early as wednesday. For players, a parade of a lifetime, philadephia inquirer, november 1, 2008 after series celebration, a clean sweep by the city. During his playing days, burrell stood 6 feet 4 inches 1. City stops to enjoy parade as phillies fans flood broad. Philadelphia phillies 2008 world series parade route on broad street baseball photo photo showcases the phillies world series parade in classic phillies red. Philadelphia before chase utley declared the 2008 phillies world bleeping champions, before the parade down broad street, before shane victorino bounded like superman onto a pile of teammates and before brad lidge fell to his knees and carlos ruiz ran into his arms, the phillies needed three more outs in game 5 of the world series. Primary salary data courtesy doug pappas, and the society for american baseball research. For phillies and city, title is worth the wait the new york. Nbc sports philadelphia airs documentary on 2008 world.
The team finished with a regular season record of 9270, first in the national league east. Cubs world series parade reportedly drew one of the largest crowds ever recorded. Parade tips from phillies players and coaching staff. 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. Phillies 2008 world series championship parade 8 x 10 baseball. But we were reminded that evening that droughts only end after a. Upper deck philadelphia phillies 2008 world series champions team box set. Feb 07, 2018 in 2008, we celebrated the phillies world series win with an incredible parade down broad street.
The phillies have won two world series championships against the kansas city royals in 1980 and the tampa bay rays in 2008 and seven national league pennants, the first of which came in 1915. The phillies defeated the tampa bay rays to win their. Ten years later, most players from the championship team are out of the game. Shop phillies 2008 world series championship parade 8 x 10 baseball photo and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports. Its been 10 years since the 2008 world series champions took to the field together and now, these legends are returning for an unforgettable toyota phillies alumni weekend, august 35, at citizens bank park. 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. 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.
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Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. 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. Victorino officially retired with the phillies on friday. World series philadelphia phillies mlb pennants for sale ebay. His clutch hit in game 5 of the world series helped the phillies beat the tampa bay rays and capture the. Phillies fans have been waiting 28 years for this day, said nutter we deserve this win. Get ready for a showdown between phillies world champs. Oct 31, 2008 take a look at some of the sights and sounds as philadelphia celebrated the world series champs. The phillies defeated the tampa bay rays 43 to win the series for the first time since 1980. 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. 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 2008 world series. 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. Phillies 2008 world series victory parade nslphotography.
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