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1980 World Series Phillies players on the 1980 World Series win

erica — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:56:17 +0000

Phillies players Mike Schmidt, John Vukovich and Tug McGraw, announcer Chris Wheeler, and manager Dallas Green reflect on Philadelphia's win against the Kansas City Royals in the 1980 World Series. The Phillies won their first title in game six of the World Series on October 21, 1980.

1980 World Series Pete Rose: “What comes to my mind is George Brett had hemorrhoids”

erica — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:41:10 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFjLV7-x9cw?rel=0

Pete Rose recalls the infamy of George Brett's hemorrhoids and discusses how it affected his performance in the 1980 World Series. The Kansas City Royals lost the World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies in game six.

1980 World Series Steve Carlton: “Tug McGraw got the save and I got the win”

erica — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:28:29 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnYOYI3XOM?rel=0

Steve Carlton remembers what it was like to play with Phillies teammate Mike Schmidt and how it felt to win the 1980 World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals in game six of the World Series on October 21, 1980.

1980 World Series Tug McGraw on his last pitch of the World Series

erica — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:13:37 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qxkxdimxZE?rel=0

Tug McGraw remembers what it was like to play during the 1980 World Series and how he approached his last pitch of the game. McGraw played for the Phillies and is known for striking out Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals in the 6th game of the 1980 World Series.