Oakland A's History

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 1: Oakland Athletics Vice President and General Manager Billy Beane (R) speaks during a news conference as Lewis Wolff, new co-owner and managing partner of the Athletics and Michael Crowley, (R) Athletics President look on April 1, 2005 in Oakland, California. Major League Baseball approved the sale of the Athletics on March 30th to a group headed by Wolff which includes his son, Keith Wolff, and billionaire John Fisher, son of Gap founder Donald Fisher. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Moneyball’s Flaw: A’s Struggle to Find Identity

Oakland Athletics: How Yonder Alonso Ended Up In Oakland

MLB Network to air “Swingin’ A’s” documentary Tuesday night

Athletics’ top five rookies of 2016

Mar 15, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics special instructor Rickey Henderson talks with fans prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Five of Rickey Henderson’s finest on-field moments

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Bill King finally headed to the Hall, Holy Toledo!

In the 1988 All-Star Game Terry Steinbach homered in his first at-bat and was named the MVP in the AL squad's 2-1 win Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday Throwback: Oakland Athletics Terry Steinbach Becomes 1988 All-Star Game MVP

The "Big 3" of Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, and Barry Zito were instramental in bringing the A's back to the post season in 2000. Between 2000 and 2006, the A's would return five times. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday Throwback — Last Game of 2000: Oakland Athletics Back In Playoffs After Drought

Flashback Friday: Athletics Let 2014 AL Wild Card Game Slip Away

Mar 3, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; A's former players Rollie Fingers and Bert Campaneris were part of the 1976 team and eventual free agents with other teams in 1977. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics 3-Player Sale Negated By Commissioner in 1976

Oakland Athletics: Ballgirls Debut In 1971

Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Roy Steele Was A Coliseum Fixture

Charlie O the Mule, the famous mascot mule of the A’s, was named after the team’s stubborn owner, Charles O. Finley. Photo courtesy of the Finley Family

Oakland Athletics: First Mascot – Charlie O the Mule

Oakland Athletics Throwback: Captain Carney Lansford

Oakland Athletics: Remembering 1971 MVP Vida Blue

The A's played their first 6 home games in 1996 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: John Locher USA Today

Oakland Athletics: 1996 A’s of Las Vegas

Oakland Athletics Begin Season With 11-0 Start in 1981: Thursday Throwback

A's Manager Chuck Tanner was traded to the Pirates in Nov. 1976. Tanner went on to guide the Pirates to the 1979 World Series Championship. His number 7 is retired at PNC Park.

Oakland Athletics Thursday Throwback: The 1976 Trade of Manager Chuck Tanner

Sep 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics fans hold signs during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at O.co Coliseum. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday Throwback: Oakland Athletics Reliever Billy Taylor 1994-1999

From Swining A’s Jan 2015 post “Life With Reggie’s Regiment, The Mustache Gang & Billy Ball”The Oakland Athletics line up along the third baseline before their first home game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, April 17, 1968. 50,164 fans along with Hall of Famer A’s coach Joe DiMaggio (far left) were in attendance as the A's lost to the Baltimore Orioles 4-1. (photo permission by Ron Riesterer/Oakland Tribune

Opening Day Throwback: The First Oakland Athletics’ Opening Night

In 1978 the Oakland A's debuted two 18-year-olds, fresh out of high school, on their pitching staff. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday Throwback: An Oakland Athletics’ Starting Pitching Staff With Two 18-Year-Olds

Aug 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) throws to first base during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: The Best Shortstop in A’s History

Oakland Athletics: Best Second Baseman in A’s History

Oakland Athletics: Best Right Fielder In A’s History

Oakland Athletics: Best Center Fielder in A’s History

when Dave Kiingman was with the Oakland Athletics during repetitive sub-.500 seasons in 1984-1986, no one brought fans to the Coliseum or made them stay in their seats more than he did.

Oakland Athletics Throwback Thursday: DH Dave ‘Kong’ Kingman

Rick Monday was the first A's center fielder in 1968 and the first A's player to homer at the new Oakland Coliseum on April 17, 1968.

Oakland Athletics Throwback Thursday: Center Fielder Rick Monday

Oakland Athletics: Brothers That Have Played For The A’s