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Phillies news: MLB Network to celebrate 1980 championship

Relief pitcher Tug McGraw #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1980 World Series champion Phillies, MLB Network will air 12 hours of programming on Friday, May 22.

The Philadelphia Phillies were set this summer to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1980 World Series championship team.

A Mike Schmidt 1980 World Champions Replica Ring would have been given away, followed by infielder Manny Trillo‘s Wall of Fame Night induction ceremony, leading up to a Tug McGraw Bobble Figurine giveaway and 1980 Phillies 40th Anniversary Salute on Phillies Alumni Day.