How is it possible The Chicago Cubs and The Philadelphia Phillies played eachother in the World series I thought only a national and American league teams could play eachother in the world series but both teams are National is it because one is central and one is east?
2007-11-04 08:43:21 · 5 answers · asked by Preppy Prep Girl 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
As was stated it wasn't the Phillies it was the Philadelphia Athletics. And to correct Gauri, the Athletics were in Philly from 1901-1954, then went to Kansas City from 1955-1967, and have been in Oakland since 1968.
Also, the Athletics appeared in the World Series in 1905 (L), 1910-11 (W), 1913 (W), 1914-15 (L), 1929-30 (W), and 1931 (L) while in Philly. They never made it to the series while in KC, but while in Oakland they won 3 straight (1972-74), 1988 (L), 1989 (W), 1990 (L).
2007-11-05 02:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by no1nyyfan55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't the Phillies. It was the Philadelphia Athletics, the American League team that is now the Oakland As.
2007-11-04 08:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Philadelphia Phillies used to be the Philadelphia Athletics and now it's the Okland Athletics.
2007-11-04 08:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Gauri 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah and the Philadelphia Athletics were quite the powerhouse, they have numerous world championships. Still, they don't get the talk of the Brooklyn Dodgers or New York Giants. Go figure.
2007-11-04 08:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Js_5 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.baseball-reference.com
If you have any other questions go there first.
Although it might be hard for you, and it requires reading and comprehension skills.
2007-11-04 09:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋