In 1980, the Phillies defeated the Royals, four games to two, to secure their first World Series championship in franchise history.
Daulton's breakout season was 1990, his first as the Phillies' full-time catcher.
Chico Ruiz's steal of home has evolved into a popular culture legend. Some Philadelphia sports fans still refer to the "Curse of Chico Ruiz" as the reason for many of the Phillies' misfortunes.
Phillies outfielder Willie Wilson struck out 12 times in the 1980 World Series, setting a new record. But first baseman Ryan Howard would break Wilson's record by striking out 13 times in the 2009 World Series, ironically on another Phillies team.
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