The Yankees took on a powerhouse, and won, in the 1999 World Series. | New York Yankees Highlights

The moment the 1981 Dodgers became World Series champions. 💍💍 | Los Angeles Dodgers Highlights

1989. An odd year. The Oakland A’s won their fourth World Series championship on this date, ninth as a franchise. | Athletics

The Athletics swept the Giants in the 1989 World Series for their 9th championship in franchise history! Here’s the final out from Game 4 delivered by Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley. #RivalryWeekend | MLB

At 5:04pm on October 17, 1989... | San Francisco Giants

On October 17, 1989, as millions tuned in to watch Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. The powerful quake shook the stadium and abruptly cut the live broadcast, leaving viewers across America in disbelief. The event remains one of the most unforgettable intersections of sports and natural disaster in television history. | World Beauties and Wonders