Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Lidge celebrates World Series Victory with catcher Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard. The Phillies defeated The Tampa
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2008 Phillies, World Series champions: A look back
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Phillies win World Series
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Phillies hero Carlos Ruiz inducted into Reading Fightins Hall of
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Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz of the Philadelphia Phillies hug as
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The Phillies win the 2008 World Series: An appreciation 10 years
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Philadelphia wins World Series – The Denver Post
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Philadelphia Phillies Rhys Hoskins homers in the fifth inning
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Phillies Ranger Swarez strikes out Houston Astros designated
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Phillies, fans celebrate team's title – The Mercury
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Philadelphia Phillies players Carlos Ruiz (left) and Cole Hamels
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From left, Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard (6), pitcher Brad
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Phillies Alumni Weekend to honor 2008 champs
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2008 Phillies, World Series champions: A look back
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Mike Sweeney, right