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On this date, 46 years ago, the Phillies ended their 97-year championship drought

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals on this date 46 years ago to win the World Series.

By PJ Potter · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Steve Carlton pitched seven strong innings to lead the Phillies to a 4-1 World Series-clinching win in 1980.
The Game 6 victory over the Kansas City Royals secured the first World Series title in Phillies franchise history.
Mike Schmidt drove in two runs on a single and earned World Series MVP honors.

The Story in 60 Seconds

On October 21, 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in Game 6 of the World Series to win the first championship in franchise history. Pitcher Steve Carlton led the victory at Veterans Stadium, allowing just one run on four hits across seven innings with seven strikeouts.

Third baseman Mike Schmidt drove in two runs with a third-inning single and was named World Series MVP. Reliever Tug McGraw secured the historic win by escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning, striking out Willie Wilson to end the team's 97-year title drought.

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On this date, 46 years ago, the Phillies ended their 97-year championship drought

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