Oakland A's Mark McGwire puts teammate Tony Phillips into a playful headlock as they start their workouts in Phoenix, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1989 in preparation for Friday's resumption of the World Series in San Francisco. The A's came back to their
Pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training for most teams on Wednesday, but sunny anticipation turned to sadness almost immediately. Tony Phillips, who played 18 seasons in the major league for seven different teams, including two stints with
Oakland A's Mark McGwire puts teammate Tony Phillips into a playful headlock as they start their workouts in Phoenix, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1989 in preparation for Friday's resumption of the World Series in San Francisco. The A's came back to their
Long-time big leaguer Tony Phillips died in Arizona of an apparent heart attack, as Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Phillips was just 56 years old. His former teammate and current Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart conveyed the news.
Pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training for most teams on Wednesday, but sunny anticipation turned to sadness almost immediately. Tony Phillips, who played 18 seasons in the major league for seven different teams, including two stints with