The year 1925 was extremely significant for the struggling franchise. In addition to the A’s finishing that season with their first winning record in a decade, the year saw three future Hall of Famers—first baseman Jimmie Foxx, pitcher Lefty Grove, and catcher Mickey Cochrane—make their debuts with the team, joining a solid core that already featured all-time great outfielder Al Simmons. After finishing in second place behind the powerhouse New York Yankees in 1927 and 1928, the A’s won both the AL pennant and the World Series title in 1929 and 1930.