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Philadelphia Phillies: History, World Series & Facts
The Phillies have played in the National League since 1883. They have won two World Series, in 1980 and 2008.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1883, in the National League |
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| Ballpark | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia (opened 2004) |
| World Series titles | 2 (1980, 2008) |
| NL pennants | 8 through the 2025 season (1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2008, 2009, 2022) |
| Past ballparks include | Baker Bowl, Shibe Park (Connie Mack Stadium), Veterans Stadium |
World Series history
The Phillies won their first World Series in 1980, 97 years after the club began. They won again in 2008.
- 1980 World Series: beat the Kansas City Royals 4–2
- 2008 World Series: beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1
- Lost the World Series in 1915, 1950, 1983, 1993, 2009 and 2022
Franchise history
- 1883: Began play in the National League.
- 1950: The "Whiz Kids" won the NL pennant.
- 1971: Moved into Veterans Stadium.
- 1980: Won the club's first World Series.
- 2004: Opened Citizens Bank Park.
- 2007: Became the first pro sports franchise to lose 10,000 games.
- 2008: Won the World Series over Tampa Bay.
Franchise record holders
| Hits | Jimmy Rollins, 2,306 |
|---|---|
| Home runs | Mike Schmidt, 548 |
| Pitching wins | Steve Carlton, 241 |
Retired numbers
- 1Richie Ashburn
- 14Jim Bunning
- 15Dick Allen
- 20Mike Schmidt
- 32Steve Carlton
- 34Roy Halladay
- 36Robin Roberts
- 42Jackie Robinson (retired across MLB)
- PGrover Cleveland Alexander (honored with a "P"; no number retired)
- PChuck Klein (honored with a "P"; no number retired)
- PEd Delahanty (honored with a "P"; played before uniform numbers)
- PBilly Hamilton (honored with a "P"; played before uniform numbers)
- PSam Thompson (honored with a "P"; played before uniform numbers)
Hall of Famers
Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn, Jim Bunning, Chuck Klein, Dick Allen, Ed Delahanty, Sam Thompson.
Biggest rivalries
- New York Mets: NL East rivals since 1969, who beat Philadelphia 3–1 in the 2024 NLDS.
- Atlanta Braves: NL East rivals, beaten by Philadelphia in the 1993 NLCS and the 2022 and 2023 NLDS.
- Pittsburgh Pirates: the in-state rivalry, which dominated the old NL East in the 1970s.
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How many World Series have the Phillies won?
Two: 1980 against the Kansas City Royals and 2008 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
How many NL pennants have the Phillies won?
Eight through the 2025 season: 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2008, 2009 and 2022.
When did Citizens Bank Park open?
In 2004. It replaced Veterans Stadium, the team's home from 1971 to 2003.
When did the Phillies reach 10,000 losses?
On July 15, 2007, the first pro sports franchise to do so.
Who are the Phillies' all-time leaders?
Mike Schmidt leads in home runs with 548, Jimmy Rollins in hits with 2,306 and Steve Carlton in wins with 241.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.