1980 NLCS Gm5: Phillies advance to the World Series

10/12/80: Garry Maddox catches the final out as the Phillies return to the World Series for the first time since 1950


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[willminkorea]

The wild celebration was relief for 1980 and for making up for losing in the LCS in 1976, '77, and '78. It was a wonderful feeling. The Phillies franchise then won the NLCS the next 4 times it appeared in the LCS- '83, '93, 2008, and 2009.

[larrycopeland]

Andy Musser's call of this last out, "He catches that ball!" as he's choking up, is so great.

[peggyann]

THE GREATEST GAME I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY 56 YEARS AS A PHILLIES

[straycatttt]

Dallas Green ironically helped carry Maddox during the celebration. Green had platooned Maddox with Del Unser in September and Maddox was unhappy about that. After retirement, they patched things up.

[gary]

maddox dropped a ball in the 78 NLCS deciding game that gave the dodgers the win. I think thats why they carred him

[ChiefBlue]

These two teams could meet again in the 2022 World Series!

[brew]

I believe it was Maddox who got the game winner in top half of the inning. That team was known for defense. They had gold glovers at several positions. Mike Schmidt was the MVP of the league 48HR 121 RBIs

[SebastianSanchez-endf]

So There Are Not the Same Old Phillies.
They Are the 1980 Phillies.
They Did It As For the Way As Said Is Ever Been Done.
They Did It With A...

[cmurphy]

The Astros finally got them back 42 years later and got a 2nd World Series title to go with it.

[jmkelley]

lol Howard could not shut up for 3 seconds.

[markminter]

Astros blew this series. Up 5-2 in the 8th with Nolan Ryan on the mound and you can't seal the deal? Smh.