The Oakland Athletics are one of the oldest franchises in history, but who have been their biggest stars? Let’s take a look at their all-time 25-man roster.
As one of the first major league franchises, the Oakland Athletics have certainly had their share of outstanding players. Long before the Bay Area was home to the Green and Gold, the A’s were an established franchise with plenty of championships under their belt.
The Philadelphia Athletics were founded in 1901 as one of the original American Baseball League teams. Manager Connie Mack ruled over the A’s for the first 50 of their 54 years in Philly, making him the longest-tenured manager in MLB history.
In 1955, the A’s debuted in their new home in Kansas City. After racking up five World Series titles in Philadelphia, the Athletics failed to reach the playoffs during their time in Kansas City.
The Oakland Athletics found a home in the Bay Area in 1968, and immediately turned things around. Since moving to Oakland, the A’s have won four World Championships and six pennants, and they’ve also made the playoffs in 18 seasons.
It’s safe to say the A’s have more players who deserve to be on their all-time 25-man roster than will actually fit. From “Home Run” Frank Baker to Jose Canseco, there were plenty of worthy runner-ups. A franchise as old as the Athletics has enough stars to fill several rosters.
So who did make the cut for the A’s 25-man roster? Let’s take a look at the best players in Athletics’ history:
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