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PHILLIES HISTORY
Richie Ashburn, here in a 1951 photo, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995. (AP)
All-time leaders & stats
Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn ranks second in Phillies' history with 2,217 career hits and 946 career walks. Take a look at Whitey's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other offensive categories.
Veterans Stadium
Field of Memories
The Vet may be gone, but it certainly will not be forgotten. Relive some of the memorable moments from the Phils' home for 33 years, including their only World Series title in '80. Go >
Phillies
PHILLIES TIMELINE
1800s | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s
Timeline
Use the links above to trace Phillies history, from Del Ennis to Juan Samuel to Jimmy Rollins. Go >
Awards and Honors
All-time Rosters
Every player to wear a Phillies uniform is listed here, including Steve Jeltz. Go >
2008 First Half
highlights
 2008 Second Half
highlights
 Phillies win
World Series
Multimedia Highlights

Baseball's Best Baseball's Best
Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Phillies games featured in Baseball's Best:
Phillies win the '80 NL Pennant.
Lefty shuts down LA in the '83 NLCS.   More >
Top Plays of 2007:
• 9/30: Phillies clinch NL East championship: 350K
• 8/30: Utley's walk-off caps sweep of Mets: 350K
• Top Plays Archive
• Sights & Sounds home
Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2007)

 Career Runs
1. M. Schmidt 1,506
2. E. Delahanty 1,367
3. R. Ashburn 1,114

 Career Wins
1. S. Carlton 241
2. R. Roberts 234
3. G. Alexander 190
More leaders >  
Check out these Phillies records:
• Single Game
• Season
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