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PHOTOS: 35th anniversary of Phillies 1980 World Series Championship

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
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.
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.
A foul pop from Kansas City Royals batter Frank White is deflected by Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone as first baseban Pete Rose moves in to make the catch.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt leaps onto teammates' shoulders after the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt (20) races to celebrate with Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw, arms upraised, and coach Billy DeMars .
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.
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.
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PHOTOS: 35th anniversary of Phillies 1980 World Series ChampionshipMike 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.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Travel back in time to October 21, 1980 as the Philadelphia Phillies become World Series Champions.

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.

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