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1980 World Series

The 1980 MLB Season: The Playoff Teams & October Battles

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The Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees were LCS regulars from 1976-78. All three teams took a step back in 1979, but the 1980 MLB season saw them all again win their divisions and return to the League Championship Series. This time though, the plot had a different ending.

1980 World Series: It Was A Long Time Coming For The Phillies & Royals

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals each had been through their share of trials to get the World Series. The Phils and Royals made the League Championship Series each year from 1976-78, and lost all three times. They both broke through together and it was the Phillies who took the final step in the 1980 World Series.