The Oakland Athletics started a run of dominance through the American League in 1988, a stretch that included three consecutive American League pennants from 1988 to 1990 (the A’s would also win the World Series in 1989). Led by manager Tony La Russa, Oakland won 104 games during the regular season before sweeping the Boston Red Sox, four games to none, to win the ALCS. Jose Canseco hit 42 homers and knocked in 124 runs, to go along with a .307 batting average and 40 stolen bases. Mark McGwire (32 HRs, 99 RBIs) and Dave Henderson (.304 average, 24 HRs, 94 RBIs) provided plenty of offensive support. Starting pitcher Dave Stewart won 21 games while closer Dennis Eckersley recorded 45 saves.

     Presented here is a Jostens 10K 1988 Oakland A’s American League Champions salesman sample ring. The team “A’s” logo is made up of CZs and sits on a large green stone in the center of the ring. Appearing around the bezel setting in relief is “OAKLAND 1988 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS”. The left shank features the team’s elephant logo, holding a banner that reads “AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPS”. Above reads the name “McGWIRE” with his number 25 appearing in an image of a baseball below. Oakland’s Coliseum is displayed on the opposite shank, along with the number 2,287,335 (the season’s attendance total). ALCS participating teams and final series result are shown at the bottom. Inside the band is engraved "Mfg. Stock No. 8585-17" and this ring is an approximate size 11 and is stamped 10K. Item weighs approximately 34.8 grams.

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