Swingin' A's 1974 World Series Gm. 4 vs. Dodgers

In 1974, the A’s sought a new face between Finley and the players, turning to Alvin Dark as their new manager. With Dark at the helm, they tried to become the only franchise other than the Yankees to win three straight titles. This was Hunter’s season to lead the way, as he won the Cy Young Award with another phenomenal season, winning a career-best 25 games.
While the other A’s championship teams sailed through the regular season and had to fight through tough series in the playoffs, this one was the opposite. The A’s lost just twice in nine postseason games, beating the Orioles in the ALCS and then the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Rollie Fingers won the World Series MVP Award, a rare honor for a relief pitcher, after picking up a victory and two saves, working 9-1/3 innings in the series.
The first era of the A’s in Oakland, known as the “Swingin’ A’s,” won three consecutive World Series championships in the early 1970s, something only one other Major League franchise (the Yankees) has ever been able to equal.
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[@gaijin988]

I was in the bleachers for these 3 games (16 years old, $15/game, paid for it myself). Can’t wait till you post Game 5. Climbed over the outfield wall and ran onto the field along with all the others.

[@jackbriggs3110]

I BECAME AN A'S FAN IN 1969 BECAUSE OF REGGIE JACKSON AND THE HAPPIEST YEARS OF MY CHILDHOOD WERE WHEN THE A'S WON 3 IN A ROW. I SAW REGGIE PLAY IN PERSON TWICE, IN 72 AND 75, AND BOTH TIMES HE HIT TWO HOMERS. THE A''S WERE THE BEST TEAM OF THE MODERN ERA

[@dickydoo7]

I was at this game as a 12 year old in the bleachers. What a great memory. Life long A's fan.

[@romelovesdan]

Another TRULY CLASSIC MLB telecast. Thank you for allowing us to relive the Swingin' A's 1971-1975 Glory Days! Would LOVE anything else you could discover.

[@millypoo7713]

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[@mystermysterio5348]

Yes" The Swinging A's Dynasty...72,73, 74! Back to Back to Back 3peat!

[@SpottedSharks]

Love these 70s WS games, especially the day games

[@greenwolfegreen6028]

What a great team!!!!! The Legendary Oakland A's. They could have won for years if not for free agency.

[@piustwelfth]

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[@graciemaemarie11jones16]

look at that sick weather in california. perfect.hey, i'm from new york state- we don't see much sun. ist time i went to california, i was shocked. a sky so pure. perfect. 7 days- not a cloud in the sky in 7 days.

[@alanberg5575]

Dick Green was one of the very best defensive second basemen ever.

[@graciemaemarie11jones16]

great pitcher, holtzman

[@64yanks]

That final double play……. What a great team they were before free agent stuff ran rampant

[@harryvoigt5217]

Big A’s fan back then. Even when they were still in KC. I can still remember players names from that era, late sixties and early to mid 70’s.

[@jamesrfb]

30:02

[@learnpianofastonline]

Love the game! Thank you very much for posting.

[@dmobile2go]

What a great Video. Thank Youi!

[@williammize8270]

Holtzman is deceptive on changing speeds he doesn't throw 2 pitches same speed off balance hitters he is so effective

[@edwardcannon291]

I remember watching this world series back then, I was in high school living in Pacoima (Hansen Hills) CA, of course I wanted to see the Dodgers win and they let me down with their bungling ways in that world series