Charlie Manuel
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Charles Fuqua Manuel Jr. is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. During his playing career, he appeared over parts of six Major League Baseball seasons for the Minnesot
Manuel in 2018
Manuel managing the Phillies in 2006
Charlie Manuel argues a call with an umpire
Charlie Manuel and the Phillies meet with President Barack Obama during their visit to the White House
2009 World Series
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The 2009 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's 2009 season. As the 105th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff contested between the Philadelphia Ph
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…consecutive World Series appearances. It was the first time a National League team won back-to-back pennants since the 1995–96 Atlanta Braves. During the 2009 World Series, Manuel was criticized for not pitching Cliff Lee in Game 4, a game the Phillies eventually lost. He defended his decision by noting that Lee had never…
The Yankees celebrate Derek Jeter breaking their franchise career hits record.
Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee, pictured in the 2009 regular season, became the first pitcher to ever throw a postseason series opener complete game against the Yankees without allowing an earned run.
Ceremonial first pitch of the World Series with Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Yogi Berra watching
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, pictured during the 2007 regular season, pitched two scoreless innings in Game 2 for the save.