Official Site of the A's · Feb 20, 2016
Super-utility man Phillips dies at 56
MLB Tonight discusses the passing of former Major Leaguer Tony Phillips"The Oakland A's lost another member of our family this week with the unexpected passing of Tony Phillips," A's president Michael Crowley said. "We all have fond memories of Tony making the final play in the A's 1989 World Series. He was a remarkable player. Our thoughts are with his family."
Phillips, drafted by the Expos in 1978, was traded twice before debuting with the A's in '82. He stayed there through '89, when Oakland defeated San Francisco in the World Series, then returned for his final season in '99. He played for Detroit from 1990-94 and also spent time with the Angels, White Sox, Blue Jays and Mets.