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Photos: Dodgers win the 1988 World Series, a look back

Los Angeles Dodgers Kirk Gibson reacts to his game winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Oct. 15, 1988 as he rounds the bases at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The homer gave the Dodgers a 5-4 win over the Oakland A's in the first game of the World Series. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, right, and Fred Claire, Dodger Vice President hoist the World Series trophy following their team’s decicisve 5-2 win over the Oakland A’s Oct. 20,1988. (AP Photo/stf)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mickey Hatcher is congratulated by teammates following his two-run first inning home run against the Oakland A’s in the fifth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Sal Veder)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser hurls against the Oakland's during first inning action of the fifth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Ca., Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Frustrated Oakland A’s Mark McGwire heads back to the dugout after being struck out by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Orel Hershiser in the fourth inning of the decisive game of the World Series in Oakland, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. McGwire was held hitless in the game. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Los Angeles Dodgers winning pitcher and World Series MVP Orel Hershiser is doused with water by teammates in the locker room following his 5-2 win over the Oakland A’s in the final game of the World Series in Oakland, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)

Oakland A’s second baseman Tony Phillips looks to first base after Los Angeles Dodgers doubleplay to catch Dodgers Mike Davis in the second inning of the fifth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser is lifted in the air by teammates following his 5-2 clinching victory over the Oakland Athletics in Oakland Coliseum, Ca., Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. Hershiser was named World Series Most Valuable Player. The Dodgers won 4 games to 1 in the series against the A's. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda is deep in thought in the dugout during the Oakland game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oakland Coliseum, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mickey Hatcher slams a first inning two-run home run off Oakland A's pitcher Storm Davis, right, in the fifth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. A's catcher Ron Hassey and homeplate umpire Jerry Crawford watch the play. The ball is visible by Hatcher's left arm. (AP Photo)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mickey Hatcher exchange high fives with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of the decisive game of the World Series against the Oakland A’s, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988 in Oakland. Hatcher was credited with the game-winning RBI in the Dodgers 5-2 win. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mike Davis, center, is congratulated by teammate Mickey Hatcher, right, and Rick Dempsey following his fourth inning two-run home run, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988 in Oakland, which scored Hatcher. Hatcher also hit a two-run home run in the game. (Eric Risberg)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser is shown with his World Series Most Valuable Player trophy following the Dodgers’ decisive 5-2 win over the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Ca., Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mickey Hatcher hits a fourth inning single against the Oakland A’s in the fifth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988. Hatcher hit a two-run home run in the game, scored two runs. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, left, gestures form the dugout during the Dodgers 4-3 win over the Oakland A's in the fourth game of the World Series, Oct. 20, 1988 in Oakland. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

World Series MVP Orel Hershiser, center, raises the number one sign as the Dodgers arrived in Los Angeles after defeating the Oakland As to win the World Series four games to one, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988, Los Angeles, Calif. Relief pitcher Jesse Orosco, left, accompanies Hershiser through the crowd of media and fans who waited until the early morning hours Friday, to greet their heroes. The rest of the group is unidentified. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

Dodger manager Tom Lasorda raises his arms in celebration as he stands in the sunroof of a stretch-limousine as the team arrives back in Los Angeles early Friday, Oct. 21, 1988. Lasorda’s Dodgers defeated the Oakland A?s 5-2 to win the World Series four games to one. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda dances for the team's fans during celebrations of their World Series win in downtown Los Angeles, Ca., on Oct. 24, 1988. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, left, waves from convertible Monday, Oct. 24, 1988 in Los Angeles as the Los Angeles Dodgers are honored with a parade for their World Series victory over the Oakland A's. Next to Lasorda is Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and Dodgers President Peter O'Malley. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser, center, presents Pres. Ronald Reagan, second from left, with a baseball bat as First Lady Nancy Reagan, left, and members of the 1988 World Series Championship team look on during a reception in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1988, Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Winning pitcher and World Series MVP Orel Hershiser is lifted in the air by catcher Rick Dempsey following the Dodgers decisive 5-2 win over the Oakland As, Thursday, Oct. 21, 1988, Oakland, Calif. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jay Howell, second from left, is mobbed by teammates after recording a save in the Dodgers 4-3 win over the Oakland A's in the fourth game of the World Series, Oct. 19, 1988 in Oakland. From left are Dodgers catcher Rick Dempsey, Howell, Tracy Woodson and Steve Sax. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Franklin Stubbs (22) lies on the ground after sliding into the dugout while catching a foul popup by Oakland As Jose Canseco and then making the relay throw to second to prevent As Dave Henderson from advancing in the sixth inning, Oct. 19, 1988, Oakland, Calif. Dodgers Mike Marshall, left, and Orel Hershiser, far right, watch the play; others unidentified. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia reacts after injuring himself sliding into second base on a failed hit and run play in the fourth inning of the fourth game of the World Series against the Oakland A's at Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988 in Oakland. In the background is Oakland A's shortstop Walt Weiss who made the putout. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jay Howell, left, is congratulated by teammate Franklin Stubbs after registering a save against the Oakland As in the fourth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988, Oakland, Calif. The Dodgers won, 4-3, and lead the series 3-1. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Oakland A's Mark McGwire flips the bat as he runs towards first base after popping out with the bases loaded to end a seventh inning rally in the fourth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988 . The Dodgers won, 4-3. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mike Davis slides safely into second base with a steal as Oakland A's shortstop Walt Weiss applies the late tag in the first inning of the fourth game of the World Series in Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct.19, 1988. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)

Oakland A's Jose Canseco heads back to the dugout after striking out with a man on first in the bottom of the ninth inning of the fourth game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988 in Oakland. Canseco was held hitless in the game as the A's went down to defeat, 4-3. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Los Angeles Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela, right, bounces a bean bag off his head at fellow pitcher Orel Hershiser, who is expected to start Thursday's game five of the World Series against the Oakland A's. The Dodgers engaged in the horseplay on the field of Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988 during the pregame workout. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Oakland A's Shortstop Walt Weiss leaps high to snare the throw from catcher Terry Steinbach for the second inning putout on Los Angeles Dodgers Danny Heep as he tried to steal second base in the fourth game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988. Weiss made several good fielding plays but also was charged with an error resulting in a Dodger run. (AP Photo/Sal Veder)

Oakland A's Walt Weiss (7) reacts after striking out to end the eighth inning leaving a runner on first base in the fourth game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oakland Coliseum, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988, Oakland, Calif. The Dodgers held on for a 4-3 win to lead the best of seven series 3-1. The catcher is unidentified. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Tracy Woodson dives in a vain attempt to snare a ball hit by Oakland A's Walt Weiss in the seventh inning, Oct. 19, 1988 in Oakland. Weiss was credited with a single and subsequently scored in the inning. Woodson replaced starting first baseman Franklin Stubbs in the field after pinch hitting for him in the top of the seventh. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Oakland A's Mark McGwire smashes a pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jay Howell right, for the game-winning ninth inning home run in the third game of the World Series at Oakland Stadium, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988. Watching the play are Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia and umpire Bruce Froemming. McGwire's hit is the second game winning home run in the series. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher John Tudor follows through after releasing a pitch during first inning action of the third game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988. Tudor left the game in the second inning with a leg injury. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)

Oakland Athletics pitcher Rick Honeycutt throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the World Series in Oakland, Ca., Oct. 18, 1988. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Oakland As Mark McGwire, facing camera, exchanges forearm bashes with jubilant teammates after hitting the game-winning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth of the third game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988, Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher John Tudor bends over in pain as catcher Mike Scioscia stands over him in the second inning of the third game of the World Series against the A's at Oakland Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988 in Oakland. Tudor left the game in the second inning with a leg injury. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Oakland A's Mark McGwire strokes the game-winning ninth inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988. The A's won, 2-1. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Oakland A's catcher Ron Hassey leaps out of the way of sliding Los Angeles Dodgers Danny Heep after making the sixth inning forceout on a ball hit by Jeff Hamilton. The Dodgers failed to score in the inning despite loading the bases with no outs in the third game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Oct. 18, 1988. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

The ball bounces up over the head of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Alfredo Griffin as Oakland A's Glenn Hubbard slides safely into second with a stolen base in the second inning of the third game of the World Series at Oakland Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988. Hubbard advanced to third on Mike Scioscia's throwing error and subsequently scored. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Oakland A's Jose Canseco tosses his bat in frustration after striking out in the sixth inning of third game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oakland Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1988. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Steve Sax of the Los Angeles Dodgers laughs as manager Tommy Lasorda tells a story about him to reporters during practice at Oakland Coliseum, on Monday, Oct. 18, 1988 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)

Unocal Corp. has saluted the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1988 National League Champions, by converting a storage tank at their refinery in Los Angeles to a 66-foot-high baseball, Oct. 18, 1988. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser celebrates his 6-0 shutout of the Oakland Athletics in the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Ca., Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988. (AP Photo/Douglas Pizac)

Los Angeles Dodgers Mike Marshall connects for a three-run third inning home run against the Oakland A's in the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988 in Los Angeles. Watching the play are A's catcher Ron Hassey and umpire Durwood Merrill. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Mike Marshall, facing camera, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is congratulated by teammates Franklin Stubbs, left, and Mickey Hatcher, who he drove in with his three-run, third inning homer Oct. 16, 1988 in Los Angeles. Umpire Duirwood Merrell is in background. Marshall's hit came in second game of the World Series against the Oakland A's at Dodger Stadium. (AP PHOTO/LENNOX MCLENDON)

Los Angeles Dodgers Orel Hershiser hurls against the Oakland A's in first inning action of the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Oakland A's Storm Davis pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in first inning action of the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Los Angeles Dodgers Orel Hershiser follows the flight of his sixth inning double, his third hit of the game, against the Oakland A's in the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Oakland A's frustrated slugger Jose Canseco tosses his bat to the ground in disgust after striking out to end the A's fourth inning of the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988. Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia heads to the dugout in background. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

A hopeful Los Angeles Dodgers fan holds up a broom during second game of the World Series, where the Dodgers beat the Oakland As 6-0 thus taking a 2-0 lead in the series at Dodger Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988, Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

First lady Nancy Reagan hugs Los Angeles Dodgers' catcher Mike Scioscia after she threw out the ceremonial first pitch to start the first game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Oct. 15, 1988, against the Oakland A's. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith)

Los Angeles Dodgers Orel Hershiser, left, is congratulated by catcher Mike Scioscia following his 6-0 shutout of the Oakland A's in the second game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 1988, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Kirk Gibson celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 in the first game of the World Series, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)

Oakland A's slugging star Jose Canseco, left, chats with Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Orel Hershiser on the field at Dodger Stadium prior to the start of the first game of the World Series, Oct. 15, 1988. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Steve Sax runs down and tags out Oakland A's Dave Henderson between second and third after A's Jose Canseco hit a groundball in the fourth inning of the first game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, Oct. 15, 1988. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tim Belcher reacts as Oakland A's Jose Canseco rounds the bases, background, after slugging a second inning grand slam in the first game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, Oct. 15, 1988. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mickey Hatcher reacts to his two-run first inning home run against the Oakland A's in the first game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Oct. 15, 1988. (AP Photo/John Swart)

File - Oakland A's slugger Jose Canseco and fiancee Esther Haddad of Miami, deplane at Los Angeles International Airport, Oct. 13, 1988. The A's will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in the first game of the 1988 World Series. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)