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Philadelphia Phillies Travel Information
One of the oldest teams on the Senior Circuit of Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies play in the National League Eastern Division. The Phillies join the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets in their division. While the Atlanta Braves have claimed 12 straight division titles, the Philadelphia Phillies have not been far behind. A surprise World Series appearance in 1993 brought Philadelphia back into the baseball spotlight versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Unfortunately for the Phils, Curt Schilling and company were not strong enough to overcome Joe Carter and the Blue Birds. Nonetheless the additions of powerhouse hitter Jim Thome and pitcher Eric Milton brought excitement to the Phils in 2004.
The Philadelphia Phillies are led my manager Larry Bowa. The former shortstop and third base coach represents the 49th manager of the Phillies and took over the club on November 1, 2000. Behind the guidance of Bowa the Fightin' Phillies won 252 games and Larry netted the 2001 NL Manager of the Year.
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| A look at Citizens Bank Park from Interstate 95 (Delaware Expressway). The new park joins Lincoln Financial Field in the world of Philadelphia sports in South Philadelphia. The home of the Philadelphia Eagles opened in 2003 followed by Citizens Bank Park in 2004. Photos taken 04/10/04.
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Citizens Bank Park - Home of the Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies play their home games in Citizens Bank Park. The baseball only venue opened for play in time for the start of the 2004 season. The intimate stadium adheres to the past of baseball with its design and spectacular views. Additionally such features as a 50' Liberty Bell that rings every time a Phillie clouts a homerun and amenities such as Ashburn Alley includes Bull's BBQ, picnic tables, and a retail store. Bronze statues saluting Phillies Hall of Famers Richie Ashburn, Robin Roberts, Steve Carlton, and Mike Schmidt reside within the stadium as well.
Citizens Bank Park resides at 1 Citizens Bank Way Philadelphia, PA 19148 and has a seating capacity of 43,500. The venue features natural grass and a dirt playing field. The $458 million facility also accents the downtown skyline of Philadelphia over the outfield. Citizens Bank Park replaced Veterans Stadium, the Phillies home between 1971 and 2003.
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