Philadelphia Phillies Trivia III

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TRIVIA III

21) Who did the Phillies defeat to win their first World Series?

TAMPA BAY RAYS BOSTON RED SOX NEW YORK YANKEES KANSAS CITY ROYALS

In 1980, the Phillies defeated the Royals, four games to two, to secure their first World Series championship in franchise history.

22) Who caught Terry Mulholland's no-hitter on August 15, 1990?

BO DIAZ OZZIE VIRGIL JR.MIKE LIEBERTHAL DARREN DAULTON

Daulton's breakout season was 1990, his first as the Phillies' full-time catcher.

23) Which curse played into the Phillies' late-season collapse in 1964?

THE CURSE OF ROCKY COLAVITO THE CURSE OF THE BILLY GOAT THE CURSE OF CHICO RUIZ THE CURSE OF CAPTAIN EDDIE

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.

24) Which Phillies player holds the record for striking out the most times in a single World Series?

RYAN HOWARD MIKE GOLIAT LENNY DYKSTRA WILLIE WILSON

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.