The Phillies are leading 4-1 but the Kansas City Royals have loaded the bases. Frank White hits a pop fly in foul territory. Bob Boone is under it but wrestles control of the ball. But Pete Rose is standing right behind Boone and makes the catch for the second out. Moments later Tug McGraw strikes out Willie Wilson, and for the first in time the Phillies are World Champions.
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Pete Rose saves Bob Boone on a Frank White foul pop 1980 World Series

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October 21, 1980 At Veteran’s Stadium the Philadelphia Phillies are leading 4-1 but the Kansas City Royals have loaded the bases. Frank White hits a pop fly in foul territory. Bob Booneis under it but wrestles control of the ball. But Pete Rose is standing right behind Boone and makes the catch for the second…

Phillies win their first World Series ever in the 98-year history of the franchise
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Phillies win their first World Series ever in the 98-year history of the franchise

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In front of 65,838 fans at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win their first World Series ever in the 98-year history of the franchise by defeating the Royals in Game 6, 4-1. Winning pitcher Steve Carlton limits Kansas City to 4 hits in seven innings, and Tug McGraw hurls the last two frames to pick up the save.