Such an underrated aspect of that team was our defense. That middle infield combo was vicious.
@edgethawavestar2855
Жыл бұрын
Very good defense, powerful offense, good bench powerful bullpen. And 3 ace pitchers in hamels,Myers, and Jamie Moyer.
@johngullo9420
4 жыл бұрын
Never get tired of watching this. Harry has been gone 11 years today. Hard to believe. Not the same without him.
@wolfey137
4 жыл бұрын
John Gullo 😢
@stuh2772
3 жыл бұрын
As a lifetime Phillies fan, the celebrations have been few, but this 2008 Phillies team was absolutely one of THE BEST teams in MLB history…they simply gelled together like few teams ever do. A memory I will never forget.
@Wildcat6319
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including that play Chase made at 5:55 because in my humble opinion, it was the play of the Series. Chase Utley...you are the MAN! RIP Harry
@xxXrainburnsXxx
5 жыл бұрын
That Matt Stairs pinch hit home run was one of the most electric moments I’ve ever witnessed watching sports. 2008 Phillies playoff baseball was the highlight of my youth.
@vicperez1106
Жыл бұрын
Spanked the shit outta that ball 😂
@jimb.598
11 ай бұрын
Agreed!!
@ABitefLife
3 ай бұрын
Without a doubt the best play of the playoff run before the World Series
@PaHardcore4life
8 жыл бұрын
r.i.p. harry you got to make the one call you been waiting on
@dannynicastro3207
5 жыл бұрын
Jimmy C ...KALLAS, or CALLAS.....WAS DA BEST OF THEM ALL. RECALL MY DAD SITTING IN THE YARD ON THE GORGEOUS SUMMER DAYS OF , 86, 87....Still at parents home with our son, 2, 3 yo at the time. Out with Poppop, kiddie pool, transistor radio, and Mom, Hubby and I in da Kitchen or watching tv. Great wonderful memories of those old days....LOL. PHILLY BE THE BEST, IN PEOPLE, AND SPORTS TEAMS. True Winners, no matter what. Now, get out and vote TRUMP 2020 this next one n do right!!! SLAINTE N GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN AMERICA. TRULY.🕊🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
@mrx7647
5 жыл бұрын
A hit into deep right center field THIS BALL IS OUTTA HERE
@scoobycarr5558
5 жыл бұрын
Cubs fan here. I did like Jack Brickhouse's "hey hey" and Harry Caray's "holy cow" but no announcer proudly made baseball more entertaining than Harry Kalas' "outta here" and of course his historic final out call in the 2008 World Series.
@carmensandiego328
5 жыл бұрын
Jimmy C miss his voice everyday
@theesweetscience2500
5 жыл бұрын
Voice will be echoed forever. Harry we miss u.
@nachocheez9690
7 жыл бұрын
This team was friggn nasty. Watching them play was the greatest time period in my life. I wish i could relive it
@mejeremiejohnmartin9334
3 жыл бұрын
Same here I would watch every game
@nicksacco5041
8 жыл бұрын
The good ole' days
@lenperrone485
7 жыл бұрын
yes they were the best of times. I had the thrill of being at both games 3 and 5 of the WS. being at CBP watching them finish off game 5 with my son will be a memory that I will take to my grave. As the celebration began my son said to "Dad what do we do now, the season is over". My reply, 'Jeff, it's only 92 days to Pitchers and catchers" Keep your chin up Philly, we have a young improving team. We'll be back to the days of CBP sellouts.
@dannynicastro3207
5 жыл бұрын
Len Perrone ...😁🤗😎😉😄🕊🦅Cool....ah, the memories. They will do it again. Not to worry. We may be a bit slower and not able to go bananas, as some of us would do in our youth, but the victory is still as sweet. My 56 yo husband cried as the Eagles took the Superbowl title. Tried to.hide it, but couldnt, LOL. ITS A.GOOD THING for a City or Town. Truly, have faith.....and lots of patience. Danielle. 🤗😁God bless n on to the next Season. Trump 2020!😎🕊🦅.Ya. Oui. Se. YES. later.
@trustysteeringwheeltray7392
5 жыл бұрын
@@dannynicastro3207 With Bryce in a long term contract, you guys have a good chance
@almazzuca1213
8 жыл бұрын
Buck could not have TRIED to be more mad and bored throughout this postseason.
@zink9573
7 жыл бұрын
In 2008 you couldn't even compete against the Phillies defense
@jbidlow9617
7 жыл бұрын
Zink now they are worst team in the entire league
@chanceishikawa1699
7 жыл бұрын
Jeroe Bidlow happens to every great team... except the Yankees.
@fiatvoluntastua9183
7 жыл бұрын
Jeroe Bidlow Yes, yes they are. But, I'll remember this team for the rest of my life. My head still hurts from jumping into my living room ceiling when Stairs assfucked Broxton.
@jyoung4790
6 жыл бұрын
Zink lol
@smithnwesson990
6 жыл бұрын
Yet now we are in first place in the division lol
@josephvanhorn5347
3 жыл бұрын
Those Phillies teams would fit right in today’s MLB. Home runs, strikeouts, and walks. That was the strategy. No bloopers, bleeders, or cue shots. One through eight, every hitter in their order was a threat to go deep.
@fleececentral9238
2 жыл бұрын
With also the speed threats of rollins and victorino. Utley could run well too
@elliemyers6435
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, these team had a really good bullpen as well. Lidge was awesome this season, and Ryan Madson was the best set up man in the league, and could go multiple innings. JC Romero was also pretty solid as well.
@TheFootballGuy88
7 жыл бұрын
Don't get TOO excited Joe Buck...
@colethehorrorguy8339
4 жыл бұрын
MANCHESTER UNITED no one else that doesn’t like soccer won’t care
@cjlello221
4 жыл бұрын
MANCHESTER UNITED literally no asked. baseball is still #1 in America and it always has and always will be
@judelines2275
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@thomasferrier7072
3 жыл бұрын
@M I actually agree with you. I don’t like soccer but I could see that happening
@Shinxythreepigs
9 ай бұрын
Can you guys shut up American sports are the best I do like soccer but only mls in conclusion you guys need to stop your yapping about soccer being better than baseball
@PattyBandAidz
4 жыл бұрын
These Phillies teams from 07 to 11 were all very very good teams but this 08 year just might be the greatest assembled team in phillies history, you could not pitch to anyone in this lineup top to bottom, and the bullpen pitching that season, all season was almost umhittable, also helped that every starter was going at least 7 deep in every single game
@edgethawavestar2855
Жыл бұрын
Crazy that Jamie Moyer was the ace of that phillies team at 46 years old
@pdet1951
Жыл бұрын
They could have won the series in 2009 also
@jimb.598
11 ай бұрын
@@pdet1951ya our pitching was stacked
@carmensandiego328
5 жыл бұрын
Harry Kalas was the best Phillies announcer ever! RIP Harry we all miss your awesome voice every day!
@stephenhiker9807
4 жыл бұрын
Richie Ashburn, really.
@brianwi1683
3 жыл бұрын
Andy Musser too
@brianthompson4825
2 жыл бұрын
yea, I'm here again after they clinched a wild card last night.... Man, that 2008 team was special.. miss those guys. But glad to see the phils back playing some post season...
@ronrico8434
Жыл бұрын
HOW BOUT THEM PHILLIES NOW
@mynameed7720
Жыл бұрын
Goosebumps rewatching this, took me right back to my childhood watching Lidge throw that pitch, my family losing their minds, running outside with everyone in my neighborhood cheering, getting in their cars, and driving down to Broad St. to celebrate. I will never forget that night.
@solophillysfinest7378
5 жыл бұрын
Best Philles team ever in 2008!! Utley,Victorino,Werth,Hamels,Rollins,Howard!! I miss the 2008 roster soo much!! #GoPhillies #GoEagles #GoSixers #GoFlyers #GoTempleU #PhillysFinest
@ABitefLife
3 ай бұрын
So many personalities and phenomenal hitters and fielders. Victorino was my favorite player from that era. The Flyin Hawaiian!!
@cameronreed1021
5 жыл бұрын
The cool thing about the phillies fans is that we respect the players that once played for us that are on different teams
@darlenesiter4893
Жыл бұрын
God how I miss that team
@TheUrboy1991
5 жыл бұрын
"The Legend of Matt Stairs" he single-handedly saved that game for us
@markadams998
4 жыл бұрын
Wasnt even the most important HR of the inning though
@phillyfan1568
8 жыл бұрын
This is why I hate Joe Buck he has no emotion when it comes to Philadelphia sport teams
@MugenRicer
7 жыл бұрын
Ben Spear I was thinking the same thing. Just compare this to the Cubs games called this year tells you everything.
@rockabillylaker
6 жыл бұрын
Now he's showing more emotion but, saying the same thing after every home run. All I remember from the 2017 WS was "baaack at the walllll!!"
@marc3702
6 жыл бұрын
I am a Phillies fan. Joe Buck is terrible. He had no emotion though with any team until recently (McCarver leaving). He has some emotion now, but is still bad. Not personal to Philadelphia sports, just him.
@trustysteeringwheeltray7392
5 жыл бұрын
He hates Chicago teams; especially the White Sox and bears too. His voice tone/lack of excitement tells you everything.
@gman2506
5 жыл бұрын
I do kinda like how he was silent and let the crowd show how the moment was.
@mattragusa210
3 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget that season as long as I live.
@GroundandPound
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I almost cried 😭😭 I miss these guys we are so bad now
@towertito2149
2 жыл бұрын
I'll always remember where I was. What I was doing during that last pitch.... south street Philly. Jumping around in the strees with everyone. Tears. Joy. It bridged all gaps. Color. Religion. Everyone was just..... full of love and celebration that night. Our city NEEDED THAT WIN
@jimb.598
11 ай бұрын
I was in Northeast Philly on Frankford Ave doing the same!!
@iamthepapi6251
3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the first world series that I actually was glued to the TV paying attention to and I'm a Cardinals fan. All I remember is bombs I remember home runs being hit like they were nothing and they went far and high! Lol.
@frankgradia5366
6 жыл бұрын
One of the best days of my life watching them clinch. Only the Eagles super bowl was more special for me!!
@dannynicastro3207
5 жыл бұрын
Frank Gradia .yes you said it. Those were BOTH sweet and much waited for victories. Long time coming...it will happen again. No doubt. Take care n God bless.
@mattm4341
4 жыл бұрын
I’d say the Phillies was more memorable for me
@MarcS-mp1je
4 ай бұрын
I cried both times. I’d never thought I would see any championships. I was only 4 years old when the 76ers won in 82/83. Until the 2008 Phillies I thought Philly was destined to never win anything. It’s still surreal to this day . Winning is very addictive, once you get that taste, you can’t get enough of it.
@solomong9653
7 жыл бұрын
I watch this when I'm sad. It helps
@DjbossNA
7 жыл бұрын
Seeing citizens bank park packed makes me sad that it can't sellout now a days
@brandonbennett8663
7 жыл бұрын
Dante Boss soon young one soon...
@smithnwesson990
6 жыл бұрын
Dante Boss Hey bro we are in 1st. We have the wprst batting average since 72 so just imagine when we get a few hitters. We will be back
@johngullo9420
5 жыл бұрын
Bryce will fill a lot of those seats soon. I hope.
@10DollarProductions
5 жыл бұрын
@@johngullo9420 Well... still waiting Bryce!!! Take your damn time good lord.
@erikbman3099
5 жыл бұрын
Brandon Bennett times are changing my friend..go Phils
@denisparanormal2790
4 жыл бұрын
Every time I see this video all the same emotions from 2008 come back. Go Philiesssss!!!!!
@johngullo9420
4 жыл бұрын
I’ll never get tired of watching this. What a season ! Bought the WS on iTunes years ago. A bargain at $6.99.
@mejeremiejohnmartin9334
3 жыл бұрын
One of the most exciting teams ever
@vancegill1135
Жыл бұрын
In one word BEAUTIFUL!!!!
@samuel1624
2 жыл бұрын
Remember how much we did not appreciate Pat the Bat before this year? That Stairs and Blanton HR live rent free in my mind.
@buzzdavis
8 жыл бұрын
Stairssss rips one into the night, deep into right, waaaay outta here. Did he put a charge into that one or what? What a moment.
@travisedwardmiller
7 жыл бұрын
Buzz Davis it's maybe the one that sticks out most to me. At that moment the Phils seemed invincible.
@wolfey137
4 жыл бұрын
Buzz Davis Dodgers pitched him terribly. He’s always been a dead red hitter. Don’t get me wrong as a Phillies fan I loved it but durrr.
@drowsy_mouse8406
5 жыл бұрын
Man Pat Burrell was a monster during this postseason
@webnovice2012
8 жыл бұрын
I remember watching a Phillies/ Braves game on TBS in late 2005 and being impressed by their lineup. I knew back then that they these guys were on the verge of having a great run and they did.
@resurection96
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for creating this incredible highlight reel of the 2008 Phillies Championship Season⚾
@bezllama3325
7 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for haray kalas announcing theend of the NLCS I think I might of fallen asleep
@neetrab
5 жыл бұрын
I was there for the division win that year. I'll never forget it!! I'll never forget any of these highlights.
@AlexanderIngrassia
3 ай бұрын
God. That was one fun team to watch. I was blessed to be 15 that year. I think I missed 2 games all playoffs. Always fun to relive some moments going... "I remember exactly where I was watching that at"
@interstategar
7 жыл бұрын
I got to deliver Phillies Championship clothing for 3 days to Dick's Sporting Goods stores. The first round we met a chartered jet at Phila NE Airport that came with the goods. I watched highlights of the parade, was too busy working. I loved every minute of my job then.
@kathyesposito5313
5 жыл бұрын
I was only 3 when this happened now I’m 12 lol go Phillies
@dannynicastro3207
5 жыл бұрын
Procaccini Procaccini ....that is funny. 52 here.
@michaelblaine6494
3 жыл бұрын
I was 28,I guess we’re even. What a great night. What a great 2 years with Halliday and his no hitter 2 years later. It was the unexpected golden age of Phillies baseball and I miss it. One of the home games for the Series the year after against the Yankees I was across the street at a Pearl Jam show which happened to be the last ever even before tearing the Spectrum down. Eddie kept the crowd up to speed on the score,we lost that game unfortunately. It was Halloween 2009
@tkbets
6 жыл бұрын
Utley and Rollins chemistry was unreal
@ATPHardenedGamerOtaku1990
8 жыл бұрын
Nostalgia moment 4 me as a Philadelphia native & this was back be4 my mother passed away. 8 years later philles r rebuilding.
@Wattdwg17
8 жыл бұрын
The memories of that year and being with your Mom watching that run are priceless. Every team re-builds we'll be back and I bet your Mom will be dancing with Harry K. when we get back on top.
@ATPHardenedGamerOtaku1990
8 жыл бұрын
yup.
@ralpha259
7 жыл бұрын
Allen Pinckney hell no they're not rebuilding
@itzyoboityfly6847
6 жыл бұрын
ralph a sure they totally aren’t 1st place in the division right now
@johnyvico
7 жыл бұрын
Bret Myers slapped those singles like he slapped his wife Hard
@jackwaldron2990
5 жыл бұрын
Johnny Bravo LMAO
@garyjones1464
5 жыл бұрын
Remember this like yesterday. Colorado Beat is the year before. We celebrated as Harry K brought us home 😢
@bennyr.6592
6 жыл бұрын
Gave me the chills.. R.I.P Doc🙌💯
@francisnguyen6349
Жыл бұрын
What an comeback!
@zeeekkk3297
Жыл бұрын
Pat Burrell was underated
@MrScheyer30
7 жыл бұрын
Good times man, good times...miss these guys, will never be another group like them
@zink9573
7 жыл бұрын
James Smith true that
@fiatvoluntastua9183
7 жыл бұрын
James Smith "World.......Fucking.......Champions!!!!!!" - Chase Utley
@larrymcneil8038
7 жыл бұрын
man this still brings tears to my eyes i can't wait until the phigtin phils get back to those winning ways
@visceraL__
5 жыл бұрын
HERE WE GO LARRY!!!
@trevorpromes7159
2 жыл бұрын
That was a great team. Everyone played a huge role
@frankpfaff9675
4 жыл бұрын
Crazy they won with hamels, myers, blanton, and moyer as their starting big 4 but couldnt win it all when they had the "4 aces"-hamels, oswalt, lee, and the late great roy halladay. Being a philly fan glad they got 1, but should have won at least 1, maybe 2 more during that run from 2007-2012.
@sawmill035
Жыл бұрын
I miss the version of this video that had Shoot to Thrill playing during the highlights. It was timed really well
@mildpicantesauce
Жыл бұрын
Same. I was looking for that
@bodyisablade
5 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite teams of all time
@larrymcneil8038
Жыл бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes thx for the memories
@johnlampjr6442
11 ай бұрын
Go Phillies #1❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@yourfavoriteyoutuber6139
4 жыл бұрын
All those games kept me out the streets at night between 16 and 18 years old I never missed a single game I miss these days 😭😭 lol
@Roamalonemusic
5 жыл бұрын
Hearing Harry Kalas voice made me feel good...rip to the legend
@coachwags87
7 жыл бұрын
I remember watching Game 1 first inning of the NLDS against the Brewers. Watched Hamels strike out the side, and said this team is destined to do it. Boy did they ever
@rudolphwatson1737
4 жыл бұрын
What a awesome year for the Phil's! 2008 world Champions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I was a kid I Got a autographed bat from Wes Covington and a autographed picture of Bobby Shantz when I became an adult. Played baseball with his son in high school. He had his dads baseball gene's. Go Phils!! 🙂👍 RIP Harry K.
@jonnydubs5693
7 жыл бұрын
ever realized that the 2008 season was Harry Kalas' final oppurtunity to call the Phillies winning the title? Because he died before the end of the 2009 season. It's sad, but really a perfect story if you think of it.
@nachocheez9690
7 жыл бұрын
JonnyDubs Its great. So glad he was able to witness it
@Dudemandudeman19
5 жыл бұрын
Very beginning of 09 season
@clarastallworth845
5 жыл бұрын
@@nachocheez9690 up until 1980, only the national announcers on tv and radio got to call the World Series. After the Phillies won in 1980, it was the Philly fans that felt it should've been the local radio announcers (at the time, it was Kalas and Ashburn) calling the games on radio. Since then, local radio announcers of the respective teams got to call the World Series. So, next time somebody trashes Philly fans, remind them of this particular fact.
@kathrynlennon3913
6 жыл бұрын
thank you for not putting music over it
@brihmendiola4347
2 жыл бұрын
This was the year I became a Phillies fan.
@kevinwelsh2880
3 жыл бұрын
2008 Phillies were such a fun fantastic team to watch!
@will3hoyt190
Жыл бұрын
this is my comfort after this world series
@ryanhill8120
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, bigger than the Eagles Super Bowl, this one broke a 100 season drought
@user-vl7xw8tb8z
2 жыл бұрын
This team was so much fun to watch. Go Phils!
@daquandavis95
5 жыл бұрын
5:58 what a great play made my Chase in the biggest game of his career
@briantaylor1391
4 жыл бұрын
These highlights NEVER get old... Neither does 2017...
@QuietDriver97
2 ай бұрын
Peak childhood right here. Unfortunately I can't name more than 3 current players now but, back then if you didn't know who these guys were you weren't cool.
@jhal34
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for using Harry's call on the 2 final outs
@t-mo199
Жыл бұрын
"...and let the city celebrate!" Tears.
@Johnnyapplseed6582
2 жыл бұрын
Utley and Rollins were so smooth up the middle.
@kevinhoyle8367
2 ай бұрын
I was n Amazing shape during this season, i used to come home from work, most days get a cheese steak and watch the Game ,then i would workout during the game
@chazzlucas6395
6 жыл бұрын
I will NEVER forget this : )
@justsumguy3316
Жыл бұрын
2022 an were going back 🎉
@avb19d6
Жыл бұрын
The Milwaukee series goes under the radar during their run.
@Panzer67
5 жыл бұрын
That Phillies team was stacked.
@willsco76
7 жыл бұрын
Great memories. It looks like it's going to be a Very long time before the Phillies are in the playoffs let alone the world series.
@itzyoboityfly6847
6 жыл бұрын
William Scott is 10 years a long time?
@THR33STEP
8 жыл бұрын
Question: How do you improve on that end of season rally to make it to the playoffsin 2007?Answer: Win the whole damn thing in 2008!!!!!!
@AngelGonzalez-hc4zw
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to hear Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt do a World Series. 😊
@4079907
3 жыл бұрын
Pat Burrell had the most beautiful swing
@fordawin7811
5 жыл бұрын
This Phillies team is one of the best of the 2000's
@trevorsanso32
5 жыл бұрын
that stairs bomb is the best in philly history
@jspring9588
2 жыл бұрын
I was living in Bradenton FL and working in Tampa (God, my coworkers hated me that World Series) , my wedding was the week after the parade in Philly, I moved my flight up a day because we won the night before...and there was NO FUCKING WAY I was missing that parade...From that game to my wedding was the greatest week of my life...followed closely by the week between SB 52 and my son being born.....
@TheDingpud
4 жыл бұрын
I knew to expect it, but hearing HK's voice made me tear up.
@thurlnobody2159
4 жыл бұрын
1 of the greatest moments of my 40 yr old Philadelphian Life!! Even tho i was in prison, thats shit was amazing..
@billdelfera8580
3 жыл бұрын
4:00 Miss his voice. R.I.P Harry
@nodrogskram1857
Жыл бұрын
Almost in 22 😢
@frankburns8871
5 жыл бұрын
I guess I'm missing something with all the Joe Buck comments; they seemed fine. Enthusiastic enough about big plays. He's not supposed to be a homer. I love that Harry the K got to finally have his moment though, before he left. Grew up listening to his classic voice.
@fiatvoluntastua9183
7 жыл бұрын
I wasn't alive for the 1980 team. I was just a kid when I saw Joe Carter kill us. But I'll remember this team for the rest of my life. Thanks for the memories fellas. You guys were a blast to watch. If we would've beaten the Yankees the year after? I might have died from Heart Failure due to happiness overload.
@ikeswp4959
4 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Harry
@robertchutonogbanua2564
4 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget Brad Lidge - 48 for 48!
@cashout7822
3 жыл бұрын
Man seeing that dog pile at the end brings back so many memories
@photosandvids1563
8 жыл бұрын
I remember the last pitch and remember the feeling like I wanted to cry in happiness. That was a good year and maybe they can get like that another season but it's not looking good so far
@wallapee
5 жыл бұрын
Was there for that amazing game 5, remember freezing my ass off soaking wet in the bathroom with like 100 other people. Totally worth it.
@Greedo96
5 жыл бұрын
Even if the Phillies were to win this season, 2008 would still be the best year in philly sports for me
@KinSlayer5220
7 жыл бұрын
The worst mistake the Phillies ever made was firing Charlie Manuel.
@scoobycarr5558
5 жыл бұрын
Charlie Manuel - now that rings a bell. Know of any other playoff experience for Mr. Manuel apart from the Phillies? Just wondering.
@Kourumeme
3 жыл бұрын
One thing about this team is that they weren’t even the number one seed and still scared the crap out of the dodgers when they faced in the playoffs.
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