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Philadelphia Phillies History

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of MLB's oldest franchises. Formed in 1883, the team was named the Philadelphia Quakers until 1890, when they adopted the unofficial “Phillies” nickname as their permanent moniker. The Phillies lost in their first two World Series appearances in 1915 and 1950, but were victorious in 1980. After losses in 1983 and 1993, the Phillies claimed their second World Series title in 2008. They returned to the Fall Classic in 2009 but were prevented from becoming back-to-back champions by the New York Yankees. In 2022, the Phillies claimed the NL Pennant and advanced to their eighth World Series but fell to the Houston Astros, 4-2. 

There are several iconic Phillies, including six MVP players and four Cy Young Award winners. The early ‘90s squad, dubbed "Macho Row," consisted of Curt Schilling, Lenny Dykstra, John Kruk and Darren Daulton. In more recent years, second baseman Chase Utley became the franchise's all-time leader in stolen-base percentage (88.75), while shortstop Jimmy Rollins leads in at-bats (8,628), hits (2,306) and doubles (479).

Philadelphia Phillies Team Info

League: National League
Division: East
Team Colors: Red, White, Blue
Team Rivals: New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies have called Citizens Bank Park home since 2004 after the franchise played 33 years at Veterans Stadium. The new stadium has hosted some of the Phillies' best baseball in modern history, as they won the 2008 World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The series-clinching Game 5 was played at Citizens Bank, allowing home fans to witness the city's first World Series title in 28 years. Citizens Bank Park, located in South Philadelphia, can hold up to 42,901 fans. Additionally, the Phillies' mascot, a green flightless bird named Phillie Phanatic, is one of the more recognizable mascots in the league.

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