what is a phillie

A Phillie is a nickname for the Philadelphia Phillies, which is a professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. The team was founded in 1883, and the name "Phillies" was first used in the Inquirer newspaper in the same year. The team quickly adopted the new, shorter nickname, and it has been used ever since. The origin of the name "Phillies" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be a shortened version of "Philadelphias". The team has won two World Series championships, eight National League pennants, and made 15 playoff appearances.