Five years ago, following two rain soaked days, the Phillies finished off the Tampa Bay Rays for their first title in 28 years. October 29, 2008 will live in the hearts of Phillies fans forever. Seems like a million years ago.
So many memories come rushing back from that game, that series, that postseason. From the Victorino grand slam off Sabathia to the Stairs moon shot off Broxton, some of the greatest sports moments in our town’s history were made that year.
So we ask, what was your favorite memory from the 2008 World Series run?
VICTORINO GRAND SLAM
BENCHES CLEAR IN NLCS
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Pat GallenPat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.
