Bill Giles, former Phillies owner, passes away at 92
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Bill Giles, a prominent executive and owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, died Friday at 92 years old at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Joining the team in 1969 as vice president, he became CEO in 1981, leading the franchise through significant moments, including the 1980 World Series victory. The Phillies honored Giles with a moment of silence before their game against Tampa Bay. His legacy includes the establishment of Veterans Stadium and Citizens Bank Park, and he was awarded the Bud Selig Executive Leadership Award in 2010. He remained involved with the franchise until his death, holding the title of chairman emeritus since 2015.
- •Giles served as team executive from 1969 to 1997.
- •He was a key figure in the 1980 World Series win.
- •The Phillies held a moment of silence in his honor.
- •Giles was awarded the Bud Selig Executive Leadership Award in 2010.
- •He remained connected to the team as chairman emeritus until his death.
- 1:28 AMESPN — Giles, longtime Phillies exec who helped create Phanatic, dies at 92
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Giles, longtime Philadelphia Phillies owner and executive, dies at 92
"Bill Giles, who rose from a Philadelphia Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than a half-century with the team, died Friday at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. A son of former National League president Warren Giles, Bill Giles started with the team in 1969 as vice president, business operations, and was promoted to executive vice president three years later. The Phillies honored Giles with a moment of silence before Friday's game against Tampa Bay.
"Bill Giles, the longtime Phillies owner and executive who helped bring Pete Rose to Philadelphia and helped create the Phillie Phanatic mascot, has died at age 92.
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External links- ESPNSep 26, 2026, 1:28 AMGiles, longtime Phillies exec who helped create Phanatic, dies at 92
Bill Giles, the longtime Phillies owner and executive who helped bring Pete Rose to Philadelphia and helped create the Phillie Phanatic mascot, has died at age 92.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 11:29 PMBill Giles, longtime Philadelphia Phillies owner and executive, dies at 92
Bill Giles, who rose from a Philadelphia Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than a half-century with the team, died Friday at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. A son of former National League president Warren Giles, Bill Giles started with the team in 1969 as vice president, business operations, and was promoted to executive vice president three years later. The Phillies honored Giles with a moment of silence before Friday's game against Tampa Bay.
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