The A's complete a 3-game sweep of the Rangers, who had entered the series 2 games ahead in first place.
The two teams had entered the series with the best records in their leagues.
The university did not enter the 2011 series for an unknown reason.
Bass entered the series with 54 home runs, one short of Oh's record.
Competitors could enter any or all of these rallies and score points the appropriate series.
The Pistons enter the series with 10 consecutive playoff victories and a week of rest.
Washington also enters the series on a four-game winning streak.
England, on the other hand, had entered the series with low expectations and confidence.
Australia, however, entered the 1997 series with a number of injuries and poor form.
The 2004 Finals was the last time two teams had entered the series without having participated in them before.
