1974 L.A. Dodgers World Series Button December 12, 2011 The Dodgers met the two-time defending champs, the Oakland Athletics in the 1974 World Series. You’ll notice this button doesn’t say “winners” or “champs” anywhere on it. The Dodgers were beaten by the A’s in 5 games and lost the series. Share this Sports Buttonsbuttons USA, collectibles, Merch & Promotional, MLB, Six Cent Press