The 1989 Oakland Athletics, managed by Tony La Russa, went 99–63, winning the AL West and finishing with baseball’s best record.
Powered by stars like Rickey Henderson, Mark McGwire, and José Canseco, and dominant pitching from Dave Stewart, they beat Toronto in the ALCS, then swept the San Francisco Giants in a World Series interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake.
Highlights included Stewart’s 21 wins and World Series MVP, Henderson’s ALCS MVP, and the A’s emerging as a powerhouse dynasty.
Offered is an Official American League (Bobby Brown) baseball signed by 19 members of the team in blue ballpoint pen. Autographs average a 9 out of 10 on this virtually brand new white sphere.
Highlights include: Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, Tony LaRussa, Tony Phillips, Bob Welch, Dave Parker, Walt Weiss, Terry Steinbach, Glenn Hubbard, Ron Hassey, Greg Cadaret, Doug Jones, Dave Henderson, and Curt Young.
