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Phillies Brad Lidge celebrates 2008 World Series Victory with Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard
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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A look back: Phillies 2008 World Series Champions
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Phillies win first championship since 1980
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Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz of the Philadelphia Phillies hug as
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Phillies brace for rematch with L.A. – Boulder Daily Camera
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Philadelphia wins World Series – The Denver Post
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Phillies beat Rays for World Series title – The Mercury News
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