Bill Giles, key Phillies executive and NL president, passes away at 92
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Bill Giles, a prominent figure in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and the last president of the National League, died Friday at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. He was 92 years old. Giles joined the Phillies in 1969 and played a major role in the team's first World Series championship in 1980. As a leader, he emphasized fan experience and promotion, helping to introduce notable aspects like the Phillie Phanatic mascot. After serving as team president until 1997, he became chairman and was named chairman emeritus in 2015.
- •Bill Giles dies at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.
- •He oversaw the Phillies' first World Series championship in 1980.
- •Giles was involved in MLB leadership decisions, including interleague play.
- •He served as team president until 1997 and became chairman emeritus in 2015.
- •Giles emphasized fan experience and the introduction of the Phillie Phanatic mascot.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Key Phillies executive, last National League president, dies at 92
"The executive who rose to an ownership position oversaw the Phillies' first World Series championship.
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