Phillies 1 win from World Series title (AP)

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Steve Carlton showed up to throw a ceremonial first pitch. Robin Roberts, too. Mike Schmidt schmoozed behind the batting cage, Tug McGraw's ashes were scattered on the mound -- hey, there goes Dallas Green down the hall. With such a long history of losing, the Philadelphia Phillies and their loyal fans certainly adore stars of the past.

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