I digitized this record not just because it’s rare, but because it captures a moment when baseball was raw, tense, and a little unruly—just the way I like it. Finley’s Heroes is a 1972 Fleetwood vinyl narrated by Monte Moore that drops you right into the Oakland A’s first championship season. It’s all here: the swagger, the mustaches, the fights, the improbable wins. Reggie, Campy, Catfish, Bando, Tenace—they were loud, unpredictable, and damn good.
This wasn’t a polished dynasty yet. It was chaos held together by Charlie Finley’s stubborn vision and a clubhouse full of talent that didn’t always get along but knew how to win. You’ll hear highlights from the ALCS war with the Tigers, the infamous bat-throwing incident with Campaneris, and the grind-it-out World Series win over the Reds. Monte Moore’s voice ties it all together like a reel-to-reel time machine.
This is baseball before the polish. Before the PR departments. Just hardball on vinyl.
Give it a listen—and if you want your own copy, pick it up here:
Fleetwood Sports – Baseball Collection
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