2007 Philadelphia Phillies

Even as we say “Congratulations” to the Colorado Rockies, winners of the National League Championship Series, we want to say a big “Thank you” to the Philadelphia Phillies, winners of the East Division, for the amazing season they had!

The Philadelphia Phillies placed a respectable 2nd place in the National League East with a win average of .525 in the 2006 MLB season. Adding pitcher Freddy Garcia and third baseman Wes Helms to an already stellar line up including All-Stars Chase Utley and Ryan Howard puts The Fightin' Phils in an excellent position to take home a division title and maybe even win a spot in the 2007 World Series. With all that buzz, tickets to Citizens Bank Park won’t be around for long, so be sure get yours today!

The city of Philadelphia has one of the longest traditions of baseball in America. When the Phillies were formed in 1883, history was in the making. Now, as the 21st century begins, the Phillies are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional sports. From 1901 to 1954 Philadelphia also had an American League baseball team, the Athletics, led by legendary manager Connie Mack. A whopping 32 Hall of Fame players have played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Among these Hall of Famers is three-time Most Valuable Player Mike Schmidt and four-time Cy Young Award winner Steve Carlton. Despite their long history, the Phillies had not won a World Series until 1980. That year the people of Philadelphia were finally given their first World Series win, as Tug McGraw recorded the final out in the World Series to beat the Kansas City Royals. The Phillies now play in the National League East division against such rivals as the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves, and the Florida Marlins.

From 1971 to 2003 Phillies ticket-holders attended Phillies' baseball games at Veterans Stadium. The stadium was a huge multi-purpose stadium shared with the NFL's Eagles. Phillies' fans at "The Vet" were known for their boisterous attitude and how tough they were on the opposing players. In 2004, the Phillies moved into the new Citizens Bank Park. This new ballpark is a baseball-only stadium that only seats 43,500, a cozy setting compared to The Vet. The Ballpark is located on a 21-acre site in South Philadelphia - on the north side of Pattison Avenue, between 11th and Darien Streets. As fans approach the Ballpark, they are immediately greeted with a breathtaking view of a Philadelphia-styled sports-facility clad in red steel, brick and stone. At home plate, third base and first base, there are 50-foot-high glass-enclosed towers that, when lighted, glow at night.

The Phillies are looking to compete in the National League East in the attractive Citizens Bank Ballpark. The leadership of Charlie Manuel and the talent on the field should help make this a reality in the years to come.