7 years ago: Phillies win 2008 World Series

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Thursday, October 29, 2015
The scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia annunces the suspension of Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Eric Bruntlett runs down third base line to score during the seventh inning of Game 5 in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth reacts after hitting a run scoring single during the sixth inning of Game 5 in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Geoff Jenkins jumps on home plate to score on an RBI single by Jayson Werth during the sixth inning of Game 5 in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge is hugged by his teammates after their victory in Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge, left, and Carlos Ruiz react after their victory in Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after the final out in Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate after Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate after Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard carries a 2008 banner after the team's victory in Game 5 in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel celebrates after the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins holds up the World Series trophy after Game 5 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel holds up a newspaper with Jimmy Rollins, right, after Game 5 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Cole Hamels celebrates on the field after Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard is reflected in the World Series trophy after Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
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7 years ago: Phillies win 2008 World SeriesThe scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia annunces the suspension of Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.
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7 years ago - on October 29, 2008 - the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series to win the championship.