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Champions: A Look Back at the Phillies Triumphant 2008 Season | 
| Author: By The Staff Of The Philadelphia Inquirer And Daily News
Publisher: Camino Books, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $17.00
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 2883
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 1933822198
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781933822198
ASIN: 1933822198
Publication Date: November 7, 2008
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Condition: Brand new! Ships immediately! From my personal collection!
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Product Description
At last! After 28 years of unfulfilled dreams, Phillie Fans now have a winning team with the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies thrilling victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Let the celebration begin! Celebration is exactly what this hardbound, full-color book a beautifully designed keepsake is about: the entire wining season of the Philadelphia Phillies leading up to and including the World Series victory is chronicled by the veteran columnists and sportswriters of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Champions provides the entire exciting story of a special team and a season that will be remembered by joyous Fightin Phils fans for years to come. Chronicled in all its exciting details by the staff of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, this one-of-a kind story in Phillies history will be cherished as a keepsake now and into the future. Included in Champions is all the background detail that fans seek but seldom receive, as well as a full recounting of the playoff games along with its most colorful moments, behind the scenes episodes, and most memorable players. Featuring an outstanding set of action photos from the 2008 baseball season, this remarkable account is destined to be a baseball classic. Relive each explosive throw and hit with the Phillies taking out the Brewers in four games and the Dodgers in five. Learn about this remarkable team of leaders with a singular focus to become World Champions. Long-suffering fans who have followed the Phillies with love and passion over these many years will be elated with this book of triumph. Sport lovers everywhere will want to join in the celebration of Philly s long-awaited victory.
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| Customer Reviews:
thanks for the memories December 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The 2008 baseball season was amazing for all Phillies fans. This book not only has great photos of the entire season, it also has great stories by the writers of the 2 main Philly papers. If you are a Phillies fan this book is a must have.
Worth the wait December 22, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being 24 years old now, before this season I had never seen a Championship team in Philadelphia. So, like many others around my age, I went crazy on October 29th, 2008 when Brad Lidge struck out pinch hitter Eric Hinske to win the World Series in 5 games (I was at the rain soaked Game 3 which didn't start until 10 and ended 2 AM-and there wasn't an empty seat in the stadium).
Anyway-on to the review. My point being is that this book perfectly captures the essence of appearing in, and winning, The World Series. Great pictures, great writers, everything that I hoped for the second the last out was made. As a Phillies fan for 24 years, I would have expected nothing less.
Best Book Available On The Phillies 2008 Championship Run December 11, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There have been a few books released on the Phillies championship run. This book is easily the best of those already available. The pictures in particular are magnificent. Sports Illustrated has always been known for their great photos, but the pictures in this book put those in the Sports Illustrated magazine and commemorative book to shame. Shane Victorino is my favorite player and the photos of him rounding the bases after his grand slam off Sabathia and then being restrained by his team mates after a ball was thrown at his head during the playoffs with the Dodgers are priceless. This will make a great holiday gift for any Phillies fan.
We WIN November 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great book for all Phillies fans. Tells the story of the Championship run with great pictures. A Must Have!!! Have sone fun and send one to a friend
A champion book for a championship team November 17, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Finally Philly doesn't only have a Championship team, but also a spectacular book to commerate a fabulous year of the World Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies. This book, written by the Philadelphia Inquirer captures the raw emotion and the important details of this special team. I am amazed by the quality of the full color pictures - they pop out of the page - and you really feel the spirit and joy of this hard working team. I bought one copy for my family - but after seeing the book, we are now buying it for holiday gifts and for our former Philadelphia friends living elsewhere. This is a great deal and a beautiful keepsake. Enjoy.
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