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The franchise was founded in Philadelphia in 1883, replacing the team from Worcester, Massachusetts. The team has played at several stadiums in the city, beginning with Recreation Park and continuing at Baker Bowl; Shibe Park, which was later renamed Connie Mack Stadium in honor of the longtime Philadelphia Athletics manager; Veterans Stadium; and now Citizens Bank Park.
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1915 - Phillies make it to their first world series and lose to the Boston Red Sox in 5 games
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1950 - The Phillies win their second national league pennant and make it to their second world series. They lose to the New York Yankees in four games
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1980 - Phillies appear in their third world series. They win the series and their first world title in 6 games over the Kansas City Royals
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1983 - Phillies make it to their fourth world series and lose to the Baltimore Orioles in 5 games
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1993 - Phillies make it to their 5th world series. Lose to the Toronto Blue Jays in 6 games
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2008 - The Phillies appear in their sixth world series and win their second world title against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 5 games
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2009 - The Phillies play in their seventh world series and lose to the New York Yankees in 6 games
