PHOTOS: 35th anniversary of Phillies 1980 World Series Championship

Mike Schmidt, veteran slugging Phillies third baseman, lashes out two run-producing single in the third inning of Game 6 of the 1980 World Series game. (Photo/Anonymous)

This is the scene at Veteran’s Stadium at night, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1980 in Philadelphia as Mike Schmidt of the Phillies smashed out a two-run single in the third inning. (Photo/Anonymous)

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw leaps as Kansas City Royals batter Willie Wilson strikes out to end the game and give the Phillies the World Series. (Photo/STAFF)

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt leaps onto teammates' shoulders after the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals. (Photo/Anonymous)

In this Oct. 21, 1980 file photo, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt, top left, leaps onto teammates after the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals. (Photo/Anonymous)

Philadelphia Phillies Pete Rose smiles as he stands behind the World Series trophy during a city-wide victory celebration Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1980 in Philadelphia. (Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Travel back in time to October 21, 1980 as the Philadelphia Phillies become World Series Champions.
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The Phillies became World Series champions for the first time in their 98-year history with a 4-1 triumph over the Kansas City Royals in Game 6.