10 Memorable Games from Philadelphia World Series History
10. Game One of the 1915 World Series The Phillies took the National League by surprise winning the pennant in 1915, led by the bats of Gavvy Cravath and Fred Luderus. Game One of the World Series took place in the Baker Bowl, pitting 31 game winner Grover Cleveland Alexander against the Boston Red Sox’s 19 game winner, Ernie Shore. Alexander kept Boston to one run, while the Phillies scored three for the victory. This was the Phillies’ first World Series win. It would prove to be their last for the next 65 years, as the Red Sox took the next four games to win the series. With the Yankees sweeping the Whiz Kids team of 1950, Phillies fans would have to wait until 1980 for the team to win another World Series game. 9. Game Five of the 1993 World Series The 1993 Phillies may not have won the World Series; but they won a special place in the hearts of Phillies fans. Starting strong with a 17-5 record in the month of April, the team never looked back...