In Sports
- The Oklahoma Redhawks, an American minor league baseball team, were formerly known as the Oklahoma 89ers (1962–1997). The number alludes to the Land Run of 1889, when the Unassigned Lands of Oklahoma were opened to white settlement. The team's home of Oklahoma City was founded during this event.
- In Rugby, an "89" or eight-nine move is a phase following a scrum, in which the number 8 catches the ball and transfers it to number 9 (scrum half).
- The Elite 89 Award is presented by the U.S. NCAA to the participant in each of the NCAA's 89 championship finals with the highest grade point average.
- The jersey number 89 has been retired by two National Football League teams in honor of past playing greats:
- The Baltimore Colts, for Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti. The franchise continues to honor the number in its current identity as the Indianapolis Colts.
- The Boston Patriots, for Bob Dee. The franchise, now the New England Patriots, continues to honor the number.
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