Q 01/05

In what year did the Phillies begin play as a National League franchise?

A) 1883

B) 1887

C) 1901

D) 1912

Answer · why

A) 1883

Sporting-goods maker Al Reach and attorney John Rogers won the expansion franchise, making the club the oldest continuous one-name, one-city team in A...

Q 02/05

Which team did the Phillies beat for their first World Series championship in 1980?

A) Baltimore Orioles

B) Kansas City Royals

C) Milwaukee Brewers

D) New York Yankees

Answer · why

B) Kansas City Royals

The Phillies were the last of the 16 original 1903-1960 franchises to win a World Series.

Q 03/05

Who did the Phillies defeat in the 2008 World Series?

A) Boston Red Sox

B) Los Angeles Angels

C) Tampa Bay Rays

D) Chicago White Sox

Answer · why

C) Tampa Bay Rays

The win gave Philadelphia its first major championship in 25 years, going back to the 1983 NBA Finals.

Q 04/05

Which pitcher was named MVP of the 2008 World Series?

A) Jamie Moyer

B) Brett Myers

C) Cole Hamels

D) Brad Lidge

Answer · why

C) Cole Hamels

He had already been named MVP of the NLCS that October, going 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA against the Dodgers.

Q 05/05

In what year did the Phillie Phanatic make his debut?

A) 1971

B) 1974

C) 1976

D) 1978

Answer · why

D) 1978

He first appeared at the Vet against the Cubs on April 25 and has been riding an ATV around the field ever since.