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The {{W|Oakland Athletics}} are a baseball team that has been in the American League since their creation in 1901. Even with a number of city relocations, the Oakland Athletics have won nine {{W|World Series}} championships, including three straight from 1972-1974. They also went to the World Series three times from 1988-1990, but only won one World Series championship. | The {{W|Oakland Athletics}} are a baseball team that has been in the American League since their creation in 1901. Even with a number of city relocations, the Oakland Athletics have won nine {{W|World Series}} championships, including three straight from 1972-1974. They also went to the World Series three times from 1988-1990, but only won one World Series championship. | ||
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The Oakland Athletics are a current Major League Baseball (MLB) team in Oakland, California.
History[edit]
Former player José Canseco played for the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team.[1]
Homer completed his address on the curb by writing "'74 Oakland A's - Best Team Ever". The Athletics won the World championship that year. Several members of the team appeared in a car that had "74 Oakland A's" written in yellow. After they drove away, Homer wiped off his A's comment.[2]
Former Dodger Kirk Gibson's walkoff home run against former Athletic closer Dennis Eckersley in game one of the 1988 World Series was once seen on television.[3]
Behind the Laughter[edit]
The Oakland Athletics are a baseball team that has been in the American League since their creation in 1901. Even with a number of city relocations, the Oakland Athletics have won nine World Series championships, including three straight from 1972-1974. They also went to the World Series three times from 1988-1990, but only won one World Series championship.
The Athletics plan on relocating to Las Vegas in 2028.
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