As of the 2009 playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies have been to 6 World Series, winning 2. At the conclusion of the 2009 NLCS marks the seventh time the Philadelphia Phillies will appear in the World Series, first time ever back to back:
1915: Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 1.
1950: New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 0.
1980: Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 4 games to 2.
1983: Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 1.
1993: Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 2.
2008 Philadelphia Phillies defeated Tampa Bay Rays 4 games to 1
The Philadelphia Phillies are the only NL East team to face every AL East team in the World Series.