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=== 1980 World Championship ===

The '''1980 Philadelphia Phillies''' achieved what had eluded the franchise for 97 years: a World Series championship. Led by third baseman '''Mike Schmidt''' (who won the NL MVP and World Series MVP), pitcher '''Steve Carlton''', and closer '''Tug McGraw''', the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 4 games to 2 to capture the first championship in franchise history.<ref name="champsorchumps">{{cite web |url=https://champsorchumps.us/team/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/championships |title=Philadelphia Phillies Championship History |publisher=Champs or Chumps |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref>

The clinching moment came in Game 6 when McGraw struck out Willie Wilson to end the game. His famous leap off the mound and the subsequent celebration at Veterans Stadium remain among Philadelphia's most cherished sports memories.