The Swingin' A's

MLB Network Presents this documentary on the Oakland Athletics powerhouse teams of the 1970's, winners of 3 straight World Series titles from 1972-1974.

Cast

MC Hammer

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Pete Rose

as Self

Rollie Fingers

as Self

Ray Ratto

as Self

Reggie Jackson

as Self

Vida Blue

as Self

Sal Bando

as Self

Gene Tenace

as Self

Dan Epstein

as Self

Ken Holtzman

as Self

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