Oakland A's History

CHICAGO - UNDATED 1984: Joe Morgan of the Oakland A's poses before a MLB game at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Morgan played with the Oakland A's in 1984. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Five Historic Oakland A’s Players We Have Forgotten About

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Athletics history: Remembering Satchel Paige

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Mark Ellis

Oakland A’s best 60 game stretch in past 20 years

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1990: Carney Lansford #4 of the Oakland Athletics goes down to field a ground ball during an Major League Baseball game circa 1990. Lansford played for the Athletics from 1983-92. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Carney Lansford

David Hill
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SEATTLE - JULY 23: Manager Ken Macha #39 of the Oakland A's breaks up a dispute between home plate umpire Larry Poncino #39 and catcher Ramon Hernandez (not pictured, who was not happy with the strike zone being called) during the game against the Seattle Mariners on July 23, 2003 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 6-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: The underrated Ken Macha

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Former first baseman Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics stands on the field during the team"u2019s Hall of Fame ceremony before the game against the Texas Rangers at the RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 12-3. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The overrated Mark McGwire

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: A sign is posted in the Oakland Athletics draft room, during the opening day of the 2019 MLB draft, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 3, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Danny Goodwin

David Hill
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LOS ANGELES, CA - CIRCA 1978: Outfielder Rick Monday #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the New York Mets during an Major League Baseball game circa 1978 at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Monday played for the Dodgers from 1977-84. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Athletics history: Remembering Rick Monday

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 3: Yonder Alonso #17 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Boston Red Sox at the Oakland Coliseum on September 3, 2016 in Oakland, California. The Red Sox defeated the Athletics 11-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Yonder Alonso’s sudden power surge

David Hill
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1986: Dave Kingman #26 of the Oakland Athletics swings at the pitch during a 1986 season game. Dave Kingman played for the Athletics from 1984-1986. (Photo by: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Dave Kingman

David Hill
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BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 15: An Oakland Athletics hat and glove on the steps of the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 15, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Athletics history: Remembering Harry O’Neill

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 17: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate after he hit a walk off grand slam home run against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum on May 17, 2016 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 8-5. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Khris Davis’ three home run game

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: David DeJesus #12 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Detroit Tigers during the game at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: From David DeJesus to Matt Olson

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 28: Bobby Crosby #7 of the Oakland Athletics field the ball during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Network Associates Coliseum on July 28, 2004 in Oakland, California. The A's defeated the Mariners 3-2. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s run of Rookie of the Year winners in 2000s

David Hill
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CLEVELAND - 1913. Detroit Tiger stars Ty Cobb, left, and Sam Crawford, right, talk with Joe Jackson of the Cleveland Indians before a game at League Park in Cleveland in 1913. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Athletics history: When Shoeless Joe Jackson was sent to Cleveland

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - August 13: Frank Thomas #35 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California on August 13, 2006. The Athletics defeated the Devil Rays 3-1. (Photo by Don Smith/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Appreciating Frank Thomas

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 13: Grant Green #35 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the Boston Red Sox at O.co Coliseum on July 13, 2013 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Red Sox 3-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Remembering Grant Green

David Hill
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BALTIMORE, MD - CIRCA 1981: Dwayne Murphy #21 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Baltimore Orioles during an Major League Baseball game circa 1981 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Murphy played for the Athletics in 1978-87. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Remembering Dwayne Murphy

David Hill
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UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1991: Kirk Dressendorfer #22 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during an Major League Baseball game circa 1995. Dressendorfer played for the Athletics in 1991. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics history: The four aces that never were

David Hill
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 22: George Kottaras #14 and Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the A's 10-9 in fourteen innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Remembering George Kottaras’ power surge

David Hill
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NEW YORK - C.1920. Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, sits on a bench in Shibe Park with two unidentified assistants about 1920. (Photo Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

1927 Philadelphia Athletics lineup made for Cooperstown

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 25: Former players stand on the field during a pregame ceremony honoring the Oakland Athletics 1989 World Series Championship team prior to the game between the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 25, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Giants defeated the Athletics 5-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics dominant 1989 World Series title

David Hill
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 09: Dallas Braden #51 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after pitching a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 9, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Dallas Braden and the epic hangover

David Hill
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DETROIT - OCTOBER 13: Kiko Calero of the Oakland Athletics pitches during Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers on October 13, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: The underrated Kiko Calero

David Hill
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1989: Mike Gallego of the Oakland Athletics bends down to scoop up the ball. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule /Allsport

Oakland Athletics history: Appreciating Mike Gallego

David Hill
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Ty Cobb, American baseball player, 1910s. Tyrus Raymond 'Ty' Cobb (1886-1961) was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He led the American League in batting every year from 1907 to 1919, with the exception of 1916. He played for the Detroit Tigers from 1905-1927 before finishing his career with the Philadelphia Athletics, retiring after the 1928 season. (Photo by Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Five Hall of Famers you forgot were A’s

David Hill
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 09: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics walks off the mound at the end of the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 09, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: The day Mike Fiers decided to spill AstroGate beans

David Hill
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