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Who pitched in the 1980 World Series?
With the bases clear and two outs, Pete Rose was hit on the calf and Mike Schmidt walked on five pitches. Bake McBride launched the first pitch to right-center for a three-run home run and the Phillies led 5–4; designated hitter Greg Luzinski fanned for the third out.
Who was the catcher for the Phillies in 1980?
1980 Philadelphia Phillies
| 1980 Philadelphia Phillies 1980 Philadelphia Phillies Official Logo Complete Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Roster Schedule Hitting Pitching Fielding Statmaster | ||
| # | Catchers | Weight |
| 8 | Bob Boone | 202 |
| 17 | Don McCormack | 205 |
Who was the manager of the Phillies in 1980?
Dallas Green
1980 Philadelphia Phillies season
| 1980 Philadelphia Phillies | |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | R. R. M. “Ruly” Carpenter III |
| General manager(s) | Paul Owens |
| Manager(s) | Dallas Green |
| Local television | WPHL-TV PRISM |
Who called the 1995 World Series?
The six games averaged a national Nielsen rating of 19.5 and a share of 33. Through 2016, this remains the highest-rated World Series of the post-strike era. On the radio side, CBS was the national broadcaster with Vin Scully and Jeff Torborg on the call.
Who was the pitcher for the Phillies in 1980?
The series offered many intriguing storylines. Phillies pitcher Bob Walk became the first rookie to start the first game of a World Series since Joe Black of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952. The 1980 World Series was the first of numerous World Series that journeyman outfielder Lonnie Smith (then with the Phillies) participated in.
Who was in the World Series in 1980?
The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the first of two World Series titles in franchise history to date.
When did the Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series?
The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies season was the team’s 98th season in Major League Baseball (MLB) and culminated with the Phillies winning the World Series at home by defeating the Kansas City Royals in game 6 on Oct. 21, 1980.
What was the Philadelphia Phillies winning percentage in 1980?
The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies played 162 games during the regular season, won 91 games, lost 71 games, and finished in first position. They played their home games at Veterans Stadium (Park Factors: 106/105) where 2,651,650 fans witnessed their 1980 Phillies finish the season with a .562 winning percentage.