May 1 marks the 142nd birthday of the Philadelphia Phillies, a team that played its first professional game on May 1, 1883 against he Providence Grays. While the Phillies have become the losingest franchise in American professional sports, there have been some bright spots as well. Lets take a walk down memory lane and discuss the 8 Phillies teams that have made a World Series. From Grover Cleveland Alexander to Richie Ashburn to Mike Schmidt to Ryan Howard to Bryce Harper, the Phillies have played in 8 World Series and won 2. #phly #phlysports #phillies #philadelphiaphillies #phlyphillies #bostonredsox #newyorkyankees #baltimoreorioles #kansascityroyals #mikeschmidt #stevecarlton