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Bill Giles, former Phillies executive who helped conceive of Phanatic, dies at 92

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Bill Giles came to Philadelphia to entertain the masses. His legacy extends far beyond that. Giles, once called the P.T. Barnum of baseball because he tried just about anything to get people to the ballpark, joined the Phillies to help them close Connie Mack Stadium and open Veterans Stadium in

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Official

Bill Giles, architect of Phillies championship teams (and Phillie Phanatic), dies at 92MLB News1 h ago

News

Bill Giles, longtime Philadelphia Phillies owner and executive, dies at 92Yahoo Sports1 h ago
Bill Giles, former Phillies executive who helped conceive of Phanatic, dies at 92The Athletic1 h ago