Oakland Athletics

Oakland Athletics

History

TEAM HISTORY

Founded in 1901 and based in Philadelphia, the A’s were one of the original eight members of the AL. The first half century of the franchise’s existence was dominated by the iconic Connie Mack, who managed the A’s from the team’s inaugural year to 1950. The team’s prolonged poor play, combined with the emergence of the crosstown Phillies of the National League, led to i...

Founded in 1901 and based in Philadelphia, the A’s were one of the original eight members of the AL. The first half century of the franchise’s existence was dominated by the iconic Connie Mack, who managed the A’s from the team’s in...

1901 as the Philadelphia Athletics

Connie Mack

5-1 loss to the Washington Senators

Rick Monday

Connie Mack

74-62

Columbia Park

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