Full History Of Oakland Athletics In Timeline From 1910

1910: Philadelphia Athletics Win World Championship

In 1910, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship. This year is displayed at the Oakland Athletics stadium.

1911: Philadelphia Athletics Win World Championship

In 1911, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship. This year is displayed at the Oakland Athletics stadium.

1913: Athletics defeat Giants in the World Series

In 1913, the A's defeated the Giants in the World Series.

1913: Philadelphia Athletics Win World Championship

In 1913, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship. This year is displayed at the Oakland Athletics stadium.

1922: American League's Previous Perfect Game

In 1922, prior to Jim "Catfish" Hunter's perfect game in 1968, the American League had its previous perfect game.

1922: Antitrust Exemption

In 1922, the U.S. Supreme Court established baseball's antitrust exemption.

1929: Philadelphia Athletics Win World Championship

In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship. This year is displayed at the Oakland Athletics stadium.

1930: Philadelphia Athletics Win World Championship

In 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship. This year is displayed at the Oakland Athletics stadium.

1930: A's Previous World Series Win

Prior to their victory in 1972, the A's last World Series Championship win happened in 1930.

1931: Last 100-Win Season Before 1971

In 1931, before winning 101 games in 1971, the Athletics had their last 100-win season, finishing with a record of 107–45.

1952: Athletics Achieve First Winning Record Since 1952

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics achieved their first winning record since 1952, finishing the campaign with an 82–80 record.

1953: Antitrust Exemption upheld

In 1953, baseball's antitrust exemption was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

1954: Script "Athletics" on Jerseys

From 1954 to 1960, the script "Athletics" adorned home and road jerseys.

1960: Script "Athletics" on Jerseys

From 1954 to 1960, the script "Athletics" adorned home and road jerseys.

1960: Charlie Finley Begins Shopping the Athletics to Other Cities

In 1960, shortly after purchasing the Athletics, Charlie Finley began exploring relocation options for the team despite initial promises to keep them in Kansas City.

1961: Finley Considers Move to Dallas-Fort Worth

In 1961, Charlie Finley considered moving the Athletics to Dallas-Fort Worth, but no formal motion was made to relocate the team to Texas.

1962: Finley Considers Move to Dallas-Fort Worth

In 1962, Charlie Finley considered moving the Athletics to Dallas-Fort Worth, but no formal motion was made to relocate the team to Texas.

January 1964: AL Owners Reject Finley's Request to Move Team to Louisville

In January 1964, American League owners rejected Charlie Finley's agreement to move the Athletics to Louisville, Kentucky, by a 9-1 vote. Finley had promised to change the team's name to the "Kentucky Athletics".

February 1964: Finley Persuaded to Sign Four-Year Lease with Municipal Stadium

In February 1964, American League President Joe Cronin persuaded Charlie Finley to sign a four-year lease with Municipal Stadium after Finley considered moving the A's to a "cow pasture" in Peculiar, Missouri.

October 11, 1967: Finley Announces Choice of Oakland as Team's New Home

On October 11, 1967, during the World Series, Charlie Finley announced his decision to move the Athletics to Oakland over Seattle.

1967: Near-Mutiny and Release of Ken Harrelson

In 1967, a near-mutiny occurred within the Athletics, leading Finley to release the team's best hitter, Ken Harrelson, who then signed with the Red Sox.

April 10, 1968: Athletics' Oakland Tenure Opens with Loss to Orioles

On April 10, 1968, the Oakland Athletics' tenure began with a 3–1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

May 8, 1968: Jim "Catfish" Hunter Pitches Perfect Game

On May 8, 1968, Jim "Catfish" Hunter pitched a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins, marking the American League's first perfect game during the regular season since 1922.

1968: AL Owners Give Finley Permission to Move Athletics to Oakland

In 1968, American League owners granted Charlie Finley permission to move the Athletics to Oakland after the 1967 season.

1968: Oakland Finishes Season Two Games Above .500

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics finished the season in sixth place, two games above .500, but had the best record of the four established teams to join the AL West.

1968: Oakland Athletics Begin Playing in Oakland

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics relocated from Kansas City to Oakland, California, marking a new chapter for the franchise in the American League West Division. The Oakland Athletics competed in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1968 until 2024.

1968: A's Relocation to California Sparks Rivalry

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics' relocation to California marked the beginning of a rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels.

July 20, 1969: Vida Blue Makes Major League Debut

On July 20, 1969, Vida Blue made his major league debut with a start against the California Angels.

1969: Finley Threatens to Send Jackson to Minors

In 1969, Finley threatened to send Reggie Jackson to the minors after Jackson hit 47 home runs, leading to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's intervention.

1969: Charter Membership in AL West

In 1969, both the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels became charter members of the AL West, solidifying their rivalry.

1970: John McNamara Fired as Manager

In 1970, John McNamara was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics following an 89–73 finish and was replaced by Dick Williams.

1971: Finley Threatens to Send Blue to Minors

In 1971, after Vida Blue won the AL Cy Young Award, Finley threatened to send him to the minors, prompting another intervention by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn.

1971: Athletics Claim Division Crown

In 1971, the Athletics claimed the division crown after two consecutive second-place finishes. They won 101 games but lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Championship Series.

1972: Team Name Officially "Oakland A's"

From 1972 through 1980, the team name was officially "Oakland A's", although the Commissioner's Trophy still listed the team's name as the "Oakland Athletics".

1972: Antitrust Exemption upheld

In 1972, baseball's antitrust exemption was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

1972: A's Win World Series

In 1972, the A's won their first World Series Championship since 1930, defeating the Cincinnati Reds in seven games. The series was dubbed "The Hairs vs. the Big Squares".

1972: Athletics Win First League Pennant Since 1931

In 1972, the Athletics won their first league pennant since 1931 and faced the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series.

1973: Completion of Royals Stadium

In 1973, Royals Stadium (now Kauffman Stadium) was completed in Jackson County, Missouri, despite the Athletics' move to Oakland.

1973: Controversy Surrounds Mike Andrews During World Series

In 1973, during the World Series, Finley forced Mike Andrews to sign a false affidavit after Andrews committed errors in Game Two, leading to controversy and Kuhn's intervention.

1973: Athletics Defend World Series Title

In 1973, the Athletics defended their World Series title, showcasing a team known for good pitching, defense, and clutch hitting.

December 13, 1974: Arbitrator Rules in Favor of Catfish Hunter

On December 13, 1974, arbitrator Peter Seitz ruled in favor of Catfish Hunter's grievance, making him a free agent after the Athletics violated their contract by failing to make timely payment on an insurance policy.

1974: Finley Vetoes Williams' Attempt to Manage Yankees

In 1974, Finley vetoed Dick Williams' attempt to become manager of the Yankees, citing Williams' existing contract with Oakland, but later relented and allowed Williams to manage the California Angels.

1974: A's Win the World Series

In 1974, The Oakland Athletics won the world series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1974: Athletics Defend World Series Title Again

In 1974, the Athletics defended their World Series title for the second consecutive year.

1975: Finley Considers Moving Athletics to Chicago

In 1975, Finley considered moving the Athletics to Chicago and taking the White Sox' place at Comiskey Park, but the scheme fell through when White Sox owner John Allyn sold the team to Bill Veeck.

1975: Athletics Lose ALCS to Boston

In 1975, despite losing Catfish Hunter, the A's repeated as AL West champions but lost the ALCS to Boston in a 3-game sweep.

1975: Highest Attendance for Finley-Owned Team

In 1975, the Athletics had their highest attendance for a Finley-owned team with 1,075,518 attendees.

June 15, 1976: Finley Sells Star Players, Transactions Voided by Kuhn

On June 15, 1976, Finley sold Rudi and Fingers to Boston and Blue to the Yankees, but Commissioner Kuhn voided the transactions in the "best interests of baseball".

1976: California Golden Seals Relocate

In 1976, The California Golden Seals of the NHL relocated to Cleveland, marking the end of their tenure in Oakland.

1976: Veteran Players Eligible for Free Agency

In 1976, most of the Athletics' veteran players became eligible for free agency and almost all of them left the team. This marked the dismemberment of the dynasty team after more than 40 years.

1977: Finley's Trade Attempts and Commissioner's Veto

In 1977, Finley attempted to trade Blue to the Reds, but Commissioner Kuhn vetoed the deal. Later, Finley traded Doug Bair to the Reds and Blue to the San Francisco Giants, both deals receiving the Commissioner's approval.

1977: Worst Record in the American League

In 1977, only three years after winning the World Series, the Athletics finished with the worst record in the American League and the second-worst record in baseball, trailing even the expansion Seattle Mariners by a small margin.

1978: Negotiations to Move Athletics to New Orleans

During the 1978–79 baseball offseason, Louisiana Superdome officials pursued negotiations with Oakland Athletics officials about moving the team to their facility in New Orleans. However, the Oakland Athletics were unable to break their lease at the Coliseum and remained in Oakland.

1978: Broadcast on Low-Power Radio Station

For the first month of the 1978 season, the Athletics broadcast their games on KALX, a low-power college radio station, which was practically unlistenable more than 10 miles from Oakland.

1978: Failed Sale and Move to Denver

In 1978, Finley nearly sold the team to buyers who would have moved them to Mile High Stadium in Denver. The deal fell through when Oakland and Alameda County refused to release the A's from their lease.

1979: Failed Sale and Move to New Orleans, Worst Attendance Since Philadelphia

In 1979, Finley almost sold the team to buyers who wanted to move the team to the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, but the deal fell through. The team had the worst attendance since leaving Philadelphia with only 306,763 paying customers.

1979: Late Radio Contract and Lawsuit

In 1979, the Athletics did not sign a radio contract until the night before opening day. Additionally, Oakland and Alameda County sued Finley and the A's for breach of contract due to the team's near-invisibility.

1979: Record Low Attendance

In 1979, the Athletics faced extremely low attendance, with an April 17 game against the Mariners drawing an announced crowd of only 653, though some estimated the actual attendance was much lower. This was the smallest crowd in the West Coast portion of the A's history.

1979: Oakland Athletics' Season

The Oakland Athletics had a disastrous 2022 season, finishing last in the AL West with a 60–102 record. This was the worst record in the American League and Oakland's worst record since 1979.

1980: Average Home Attendance during Finley era

From 1968 to 1980, the Athletics' average home attendance was 777,000 per season.

1980: Team Name Officially "Oakland A's"

From 1972 through 1980, the team name was officially "Oakland A's", although the Commissioner's Trophy still listed the team's name as the "Oakland Athletics".

1980: Billy Martin Hired as Manager

In 1980, Finley hired Billy Martin as manager to lead the young team. The Athletics finished second in the division under Martin's leadership.

1980: Walter A. Haas, Jr. Ownership Begins

In 1980, Walter A. Haas, Jr. became the owner of the Oakland Athletics.

1981: Strike Year

1981 was a strike year, impacting the number of home attendance.

1981: Sale to Walter A. Haas, Jr.

In 1981, Finley sold the A's to San Francisco clothing manufacturer Walter A. Haas, Jr. after a previous deal to sell to Marvin Davis and move the team to Denver fell through.

1981: Attendance Surge Under Haas Ownership

In 1981, during the first year of Haas' ownership, the Athletics drew 1,304,052 attendees despite a strike-shortened season, indicating a significant increase in attendance.

1981: AL Championship Series Loss

In 1981, the Athletics lost in the American League Championship Series after winning the "first half" AL West Division title of the strike-interrupted season.

1981: Official Name Restored to "Athletics"

New owner Walter Haas restored the official name of the team to "Athletics" in 1981, but retained the nickname "A's" for marketing purposes.

1982: A's Change Primary Color

After the team's sale to the Haas family, the Oakland A's changed their primary color to a more subdued forest green in 1982 and began a move back to more traditional uniforms.

1982: Team Regression and Martin's Firing

In 1982, the Athletics significantly regressed, finishing with a 68-94 record. Billy Martin was fired after the season due to growing concerns about his off-field behavior.

1982: Spring Training Facility in Phoenix Municipal Stadium

In 1982, the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility was Phoenix Municipal Stadium, in Phoenix, Arizona.

1982: Henderson Steals 130 Bases

Rickey Henderson shattered Lou Brock's modern major league record by stealing 130 bases in a single season in 1982, a total which has not been approached since.

1985: Last Gold Glove for A's Outfielder

Prior to Josh Reddick winning a gold glove in 2012, the last A's outfielder to win a gold glove was in 1985.

1986: José Canseco named AL Rookie of the Year, Tony La Russa hired

José Canseco was chosen as AL Rookie of the Year in 1986. During the 1986 season, Tony La Russa was hired as the Athletics' manager.

1987: "Athletics" Returns to Jerseys

By 1987, the word "Athletics" returned, in script lettering, to the front of the team's jerseys.

1987: Best Record in Seven Seasons

In 1987, La Russa's first full year as manager, the team finished with an 81–81 record, its best in seven seasons.

1987: Return of Script "Athletics" to Home Jerseys

In 1987, the script "Athletics", which had adorned home and road jerseys from 1954 to 1960, was returned to home jerseys.

1988: AL Pennant Win and Best Record in Major Leagues

Beginning in 1988, the Athletics won the AL pennant three years in a row and finished with the best record of any team in the major leagues, winning 104 games.

1988: Elephant Restored as Club Mascot

In 1988, the elephant was restored as the club mascot after a 23-year hiatus.

1988: World Series Loss to Los Angeles Dodgers

In 1988, the heavily favored Athletics lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1989: AL Pennant Win and Best Record in Major Leagues

In 1989, the Athletics won the AL pennant and finished with the best record of any team in the major leagues, winning 99 games.

1989: World Series Championship

In 1989, the Athletics won their lone World Series championship of the era, sweeping the San Francisco Giants in four games. The series was overshadowed by the Loma Prieta earthquake.

1989: Athletics win World Series

In 1989, the Athletics won their most recent championship.

1990: Single Season Attendance Record

In 1990, the Athletics drew 2,900,217 attendees, setting a club record for single-season attendance.

1990: World Series Loss to Cincinnati Reds

In 1990, the Athletics lost the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game sweep.

1990: AL Pennant Win and Best Record in Major Leagues

In 1990, the Athletics won the AL pennant and finished with the best record of any team in the major leagues, winning 103 games.

May 1, 1991: Henderson Breaks All-Time Stolen Base Record

On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson broke one of baseball's most famous records when he stole the 939th base of his career, surpassing Lou Brock's record.

1992: AL West Championship

In 1992, the team won the AL West championship, but lost to Toronto in the ALCS.

1992: Home Cap for Oakland Athletics

In 2023, the Oakland Athletics wore home uniforms with "Athletics" spelled out in script writing and road uniforms with "Oakland" spelled out in script writing. The cap logo consisted of the traditional "A" with "apostrophe-s". The home cap, also used as the road cap until 1992, was forest green with a gold bill and white lettering. This design was also the basis of their batting helmet, used both at home and on the road.

1993: Future MLB Team in Denver

In 1993, Denver would eventually get an MLB team when the Colorado Rockies began play.

1993: Last Place Finish

In 1993, the Athletics finished last in their division.

1993: Road Cap Debut

The Oakland Athletics' road cap debuted in 1993 and was all-forest green. The first version had the white "A's" wordmark before it was changed to gold the following season.

1994: Strike Year

1994 was a strike year, impacting the number of home attendance.

1994: A's Wear Green Alternate Jerseys

From 1994 until 2013, the Oakland A's wore green alternate jerseys with the word "Athletics" in gold, for both road and home games.

1994: Filming of Angels in the Outfield at the Coliseum

In 1994, the movie Angels in the Outfield was filmed in part at the Oakland Coliseum, which stood in for Anaheim Stadium after it was damaged by the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

1995: Walter A. Haas, Jr. Death

In 1995, Walter A. Haas, Jr., the owner of the Oakland Athletics, passed away. His letter "A" was later retired in his honor.

1995: Raiders Return to Oakland, Coliseum Expansion

In 1995, the Raiders moved back to Oakland, leading to an expansion of the Coliseum to 63,026 seats and the construction of "Mount Davis," which obstructed the view from the baseball field.

1995: Raiders Return and Coliseum Facelift, Walter Haas' death

In 1995, the Raiders returned to Oakland and the Coliseum underwent an $83 million facelift. Walter Haas died in that same year.

1995: Tony La Russa's departure as manager

Tony La Russa was the Athletics' manager until the end of 1995.

1996: Athletics Forced to Play in Las Vegas

Due to construction delays at the Coliseum in 1996, the Athletics were forced to play their first six-game homestand at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada, which had a capacity of 9,300 seats.

1996: Death of Finley

Finley, an Oakland Athletics player, died in 1996.

1996: Sale to Schott-Hofmann and Star Player Trades

Prior to the 1996 season, the team was sold to Steve Schott, David Etheridge and Ken Hofmann. The new owners traded or sold the Athletics' star players to cut payroll, with many going to the St. Louis Cardinals.

1997: Interleague Play

Since the commencement of interleague play in 1997, games have also been played between the Athletics and Giants during the regular season.

1998: Last losing record season for A's

Prior to the 2007 season, the Oakland A's had not had a losing record since 1998.

1999: Death of Hunter

Hunter, an Oakland Athletics player, died in 1999.

May 29, 2000: Randy Velarde achieves unassisted triple play

On May 29, 2000, Randy Velarde, playing against the Yankees, executed an unassisted triple play by catching a line drive, tagging a runner, and stepping on second base before another runner could return. This was the 11th unassisted triple play in Major League Baseball history.

2000: Giambi named American League MVP

In 2000, Jason Giambi was named the American League MVP for his performance with the Oakland Athletics.

2000: Playoff Appearance

In 2000, the Athletics made the playoffs but lost their first round series.

2001: Playoff Appearance

In 2001, the Athletics made the playoffs but lost their first round series against the Yankees, being the first team to lose a best-of-five series after winning both of the first two games on the road.

September 4, 2002: Athletics win 20th consecutive game

On September 4, 2002, the Oakland Athletics won their 20th consecutive game against the Kansas City Royals, marking a record for the American League. Scott Hatteberg hit a pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to secure a 12-11 victory.

2002: A's Moneyball Tactics Lead to Record Winning Streak

During the 2002 season, the Oakland Athletics' famous "Moneyball" tactics led them to a league record 20-game winning streak, knocking the Angels out of the first seed in the division.

2002: Zito wins Cy Young Award

In 2002, Barry Zito won 23 games and was awarded the Cy Young Award while playing for the Oakland Athletics. Miguel Tejada also won an MVP Award that year.

2002: Moneyball Approach Leads to Success

In 2002, Billy Beane's Moneyball approach led the Oakland Athletics to win an American League best 103 games with the sixth-lowest payroll in baseball. The team focused on undervalued stats such as on-base percentage and strikeout/walk ratios.

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2002: Moneyball Chronicles the 2002 Oakland Athletics Season

The 2003 Michael Lewis book "Moneyball" chronicles the 2002 Oakland Athletics season, focusing on Billy Beane's economic approach to managing the organization under financial constraints.

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June 2003: "Moneyball" on The New York Times Best Seller List

Beginning in June 2003, the book "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 18 consecutive weeks.

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2003: Playoff Appearance

In 2003, the Athletics made the playoffs but lost their first round series against the Red Sox.

2004: Athletics Trade Hudson and Mulder

After the 2004 season, the Athletics traded Tim Hudson to the Atlanta Braves and Mark Mulder to the St. Louis Cardinals, breaking up the 'Big Three'.

2004: Angels Eliminate A's from Playoff Hunt

During the 2004 season, the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels battled for the division championship, with the Angels winning two of three games in Oakland and eliminating the A's from playoff contention.

2004: Bobby Crosby wins AL Rookie of the Year

In 2004, Bobby Crosby won AL Rookie of the Year. Eric Chavez also won the AL Gold Glove Award.

2004: Missed Playoffs

In 2004, the Athletics missed the playoffs, losing the final series of the season and the divisional title to the Anaheim Angels by one game.

March 30, 2005: Athletics sold to Lewis Wolff's group

On March 30, 2005, the Oakland Athletics were sold to a group led by real estate developer Lewis Wolff, with John J. Fisher as the majority owner.

December 21, 2005: Athletics Announce Reduced Coliseum Capacity

On December 21, 2005, the Athletics announced that the Coliseum's third deck seats would be covered with a tarp for the 2006 season, and tickets would no longer be sold in Mount Davis, reducing capacity to 34,077.

2005: Huston Street wins AL Rookie of the Year

In 2005, Huston Street was voted the AL Rookie of the Year. Eric Chavez also won the AL Gold Glove Award for the fifth straight season.

2005: Athletics rebound after a poor start

In 2005, despite a poor start, the Oakland Athletics rebounded to finish with a record of 88-74, contending for the AL West crown.

November 7, 2006: Athletics Plan to Leave Oakland for Fremont

On November 7, 2006, the news media reported that the Oakland Athletics planned to leave Oakland for a new stadium in Fremont as early as 2010.

2006: Coliseum Capacity Reduced

Beginning with the 2006 season, the Oakland Athletics reduced the capacity of the Coliseum to 34,077 by covering the third deck with a tarp and discontinuing ticket sales in Mount Davis, making it the lowest-capacity stadium in Major League Baseball.

2006: Barry Zito leaves A's

Following the 2006 season, Barry Zito left the Athletics for the Giants as a free agent.

2006: Athletics reach postseason

In 2006, the Oakland Athletics returned to the postseason after a three-year absence, sweeping the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS before being swept by the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS. Following this loss, manager Ken Macha was fired.

2006: Last AL West Title

Prior to winning the AL West in 2012, the Oakland A's last won the AL West in 2006.

2007: Mike Piazza joins A's

In 2007, Mike Piazza signed with the Oakland A's to be their full-time DH after Frank Thomas became a free agent.

2007: A's suffer losing season

The 2007 season was disappointing for the A's, marked by injuries to key players and ending with their first losing record since 1998.

2008: A's re-sign Frank Thomas and make trades

In 2008, Frank Thomas re-signed with the A's after being released by the Blue Jays. The A's also traded Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs, and Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies, finishing the season with a 75-86 record.

2008: A's trade key players

In the 2008 off-season, the A's traded Dan Haren, Nick Swisher, and Mark Kotsay, leading to fan and media criticism. Despite being considered a rebuilding team, they performed well into late May.

2008: Limited Sections Open in Coliseum's Third Deck

Starting in 2008, only sections 316–318 of the Coliseum's third deck, located immediately behind home plate, were open for A's games, bringing the total capacity to 35,067.

2008: All-Forest Green Batting Helmet

Until 2008, the Oakland Athletics paired an all-forest green batting helmet with the road cap.

January 6, 2009: Jason Giambi signs with the A's

On January 6, 2009, Jason Giambi signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics for $4.6 million, including a 2nd year option, and wore his old number 16.

February 24, 2009: End of Efforts to Relocate to Fremont

On February 24, 2009, Lew Wolff released an open letter announcing the end of efforts to relocate the Oakland Athletics to Fremont, citing "real and threatened" delays to the project.

December 22, 2009: Billy Beane named Top GM of the Decade by Sports Illustrated

On December 22, 2009, Sports Illustrated ranked Billy Beane as number 10 on its list of the Top 10 GMs/Executives of the Decade across all sports.

2009: San Jose Attempts Negotiations for A's Move

In 2009, the City of San Jose attempted to open negotiations with the Oakland Athletics regarding a move to the city, contingent on settling the San Francisco Giants' claim on Santa Clara County.

2009: A's trade Brett Wallace and sign Ben Sheets

In 2009, the Oakland A's traded Brett Wallace to the Toronto Blue Jays for Michael Taylor and signed Ben Sheets to a one-year deal after he missed the entire 2009 season.

September 2010: Silicon Valley CEOs Urge Approval of San Jose Move

In September 2010, 75 Silicon Valley CEOs drafted and signed a letter to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, urging the timely approval of the Oakland Athletics' move to San Jose.

2010: Planned Departure for Fremont

In 2010, it was previously reported that the news media announced the Athletics would be leaving Oakland as early as 2010 for a new stadium in Fremont, confirmed the next day by the Fremont City Council.

2010: Oakland Athletics finish 2010 season

The Oakland Athletics concluded the 2010 season with a record of 81-81, placing second in their division, 9 games behind the Texas Rangers, and 1 game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels.

May 2011: San Jose Mayor Requests Timetable for Decision

In May 2011, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig asking for a timetable on when he might decide whether the Oakland Athletics can pursue a new ballpark in San Jose, but Selig did not respond.

July 2011: MLB Commissioner Addresses San Jose Issue

In July 2011, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig addressed the San Jose issue during an online town hall forum, stating that a small committee was assessing the situation and that a decision would be made based on logic and reason.

September 19, 2011: Moneyball U.S. Premiere in Oakland

On September 19, 2011, the U.S. premiere of the film "Moneyball" was held at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, featuring a green carpet instead of a red carpet.

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2011: Oakland Athletics finish 2011 season

The Oakland Athletics finished the 2011 season with a 74-88 record, placing third in the division, 22 games behind the Texas Rangers. Pitcher Rich Harden returned on a one-year deal, Hideki Matsui was signed as a DH, and several players were traded or lost to other teams.

2011: Black Uniform Retired

The Oakland Athletics retired the black alternate uniform in 2011 in favor of a gold alternate jersey. During the 2000s, the Athletics introduced black as one of their colors. They began wearing a black alternate jersey with "Athletics" written in green. After a brief discontinuance, the A's brought back the black jersey, this time with "Athletics" written in white with gold highlights. The cap paired with this jersey is all-black, initially with the green and white-trimmed "A's" wordmark, before switching to a white and gold-trimmed "A's" wordmark. Commercially popular but rarely chosen as the alternate by players, the black uniform was retired in 2011 in favor of a gold alternate jersey.

2011: Gold Uniform as Home Alternate

With the exception of several road games during the 2011 season, the Oakland Athletics' gold uniforms were used as the designated home alternates. The gold alternate has "A's" in green trimmed in white on the left chest.

2012: Melvin wins Manager of the Year; Reddick wins Gold Glove

In 2012, Bob Melvin was named AL Manager of the Year, and Josh Reddick won a Gold Glove, the first A's outfielder to win the award since 1985.

2012: Athletics Clinch AL West Title

In 2012, the Oakland A's, led by manager Bob Melvin, defied expectations by clinching the AL West title for the first time since 2006, despite trading away key players and facing challenges such as suspensions and injuries.

June 18, 2013: San Jose Files Suit Against MLB

On June 18, 2013, the City of San Jose filed suit against MLB, seeking a court ruling that MLB could not prevent the Oakland Athletics from moving to San Jose.

October 2013: Most of San Jose's Claims Dismissed

In October 2013, most of the City of San Jose's claims against MLB regarding the Oakland A's relocation were dismissed, though the city was allowed to proceed with a claim about MLB illegally interfering with a land agreement.

2013: End of Green Alternate Jerseys

From 1994 until 2013, the Oakland A's wore green alternate jerseys with the word "Athletics" in gold, for both road and home games.

2013: Oakland Athletics' Season

In 2013, the Oakland Athletics, managed by Bob Melvin, achieved a 96-66 record and secured their second consecutive division title, surpassing the favored Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels. However, they faced disappointment in Game 5 of the ALDS, losing to the Detroit Tigers for the second straight year at their home ballpark. Josh Donaldson had a strong season with a .301 batting average, 24 home runs, and 93 RBIs. Bartolo Colón was a Cy Young Award contender with an 18-6 record, 117 strikeouts, and a 2.65 ERA. During the 2013 regular season, the A's added Kurt Suzuki, Alberto Callaspo, and Stephen Vogt to their roster. Grant Balfour set a new A's record for consecutive saves, while young players like Jed Lowrie, Yoenis Céspedes, Josh Donaldson, and Sonny Gray showed significant growth. The A's finished among the top three in Major League Baseball for home runs and OPS. Despite the ALDS loss, the team retained most of its 2013 roster, with Colon and Balfour departing through free agency.

2013: New span opened for Bay Bridge

In 2013, the new span was opened for the Bay Bridge.

September 2014: Tribute to Eric the Actor

Following the death of Eric Shaun Lynch (aka "Eric the Actor") in September 2014, Oakland Athletics broadcasters offered a tribute by using his signature sign-off, "bye for now," at the end of a game broadcast.

2014: Green Version of Gold Alternates Introduced

A green version of the Oakland Athletics' gold alternates was introduced for the 2014 season, serving as a replacement to the previous green alternates. The new green alternates featured the piping, "A's" and lettering in white with gold trim.

2014: "A's" Wordmark Returns to White with Gold Trim

In 2014, the "A's" wordmark on the Oakland Athletics' road cap returned to white but added gold trim.

2014: Spring Training Facility in Phoenix Municipal Stadium ends

In 2014, the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility ended in Phoenix Municipal Stadium, in Phoenix, Arizona.

January 15, 2015: Appeals Court Rules Against San Jose

On January 15, 2015, a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that San Jose's claims against MLB were barred by baseball's antitrust exemption.

October 5, 2015: Supreme Court Rejects San Jose's Case

On October 5, 2015, the United States Supreme Court rejected San Jose's case against Major League Baseball regarding the Oakland Athletics' potential relocation.

2015: Oakland Athletics' Disappointing Season

In 2015, the Oakland Athletics concluded the season with a 68–94 record, placing them last in the AL West. Despite Sonny Gray's standout performance as an ace with a 2.73 ERA and 14 wins, the team acquired future key players like Marcus Semien, Mark Canha, and Chris Bassitt, who later became essential to the A's success.

2015: Oakland Athletics' Season

Like in 2015, the A's were in last place with a 69–93 record, despite a breakout season from newcomer Khris Davis, whose 42 home runs began a three-year stretch of 40 home run seasons. New arrivals in Sean Manaea and Liam Hendriks later became key pieces on the pitching staff moving forward.

November 2016: Wolff Sells Stake in Oakland Athletics

In November 2016, after the end of the season, Wolff sold his 10% stake in the Oakland Athletics to John J. Fisher, who became the full owner of the team. Wolff assumed the role of chairman emeritus.

September 2017: New Stadium Plan Near Laney College Announced

In September 2017, Oakland Athletics team president Dave Kaval announced a plan to build a new 35,000-seat stadium near Laney College and the Eastlake neighborhood.

2017: Upper Deck Tarps Removed, Increasing Capacity

In 2017, new Oakland Athletics team president Dave Kaval removed the tarps from the upper deck of the Coliseum, increasing the stadium's capacity to 47,170.

2017: Creation of Outdoor Plaza

In 2017, the Oakland Athletics created an outdoor plaza between the Coliseum and Oracle Arena, featuring food trucks, seating, and games for ticketed fans.

2017: Oakland Athletics Playoff Appearance

In 2021, the Oakland Athletics finished third in the AL West with an 86–76 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Following the 2021 season, manager Bob Melvin left the organization to manage the San Diego Padres.

March 24, 2018: Differential Parking Fees Announced for Exhibition Game

On March 24, 2018, the Oakland Athletics announced differential parking fees for the exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants, charging A's fans $30 and Giants fans $50, with a $20 discount for Giants fans who shouted "Go A's" at the parking gates.

March 25, 2018: Differential Parking Fees

On March 25, 2018, A's fans were charged $30 for parking and Giants fans were charged $50. Giants fans could receive $20 off if they shout "Go A's" at the parking gates.

April 17, 2018: First Free Game in MLB History

On April 17, 2018, the Oakland Athletics held the first free game in MLB history for 46,028 fans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first game in Oakland.

July 21, 2018: Coliseum Attendance Record Set

On July 21, 2018, the Oakland Athletics set a Coliseum record for the largest attendance with a crowd of 56,310 during a game against the San Francisco Giants.

August 14, 2018: Team Hall of Fame Creation Announced

On August 14, 2018, the Oakland Athletics publicly announced the creation of a team Hall of Fame, including the first seven inductees.

November 28, 2018: New Ballpark Site Chosen at Howard Terminal

On November 28, 2018, the Oakland Athletics announced their decision to build a new 34,000-seat ballpark at the Howard Terminal site at the Port of Oakland.

2018: A's Wear Kelly Green Alternate Uniform

In 2018, as part of the franchise's 50th anniversary since the move to Oakland, the Oakland Athletics wore a kelly green alternate uniform with "Oakland" in white with gold trim, paired with an all-kelly green cap. This set was later worn with an alternate kelly green helmet with gold visor.

2018: Inaugural "Bay Bridge" Trophy Battle

In 2018, the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants began competing for a "Bay Bridge" Trophy made from steel taken from the old east span of the Bay Bridge, with the A's winning the inaugural season.

October 2, 2019: Oakland Athletics Host Wild Card Game

On October 2, 2019, the Oakland Athletics, after winning 97 games for the second consecutive season and securing a playoff spot, hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Wild Card game at Oakland Coliseum. The A's had a strong home record of 52–27 during the 2019 season.

2019: Kelly Green Uniform Replaces Gold Alternates

By 2019, the kelly green alternate uniform supplanted the gold alternates for the Oakland Athletics.

2019: New Premium and Group Spaces Added to Coliseum

For the 2019 season, the Oakland Athletics added three new premium spaces (The Terrace, Lounge Seats, and the Coppola Theater Boxes) and two new group spaces (the Budweiser Hero Deck and Golden Road Landing) to the Coliseum.

2019: Golden State Warriors Move to San Francisco

In 2019, the Golden State Warriors of the NBA relocated across the bay to San Francisco, departing from Oakland.

2020: Oakland Athletics Radio Homes and A's Cast

As of the 2020 season, the Oakland Athletics had 14 radio homes and launched a free live 24/7 A's station called A's Cast on iHeartRadio for streaming within the Oakland Athletics market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans changed from using TuneIn and no flagship radio station.

2020: Eric the Actor Cutout at Oakland Athletics Games

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Athletics placed a cutout of Eric Shaun Lynch (aka "Eric the Actor") among the fan cutouts in the stadium.

2020: Dave Stewart Jersey Retirement Postponed

In 2020, Dave Stewart's #34 jersey retirement ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: End of Stadium Sharing with NFL Team

In 2020, the Oakland Athletics became the last MLB team to share a stadium full-time with an NFL team, a situation that ended when the Raiders moved to Las Vegas.

2020: Oakland Raiders Relocate to Las Vegas

In 2020, the Oakland Raiders of the NFL relocated to the Las Vegas metropolitan area, following the Warriors' move and further impacting Oakland's professional sports scene.

2020: Oakland Athletics' Postseason Run

In the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season, the Oakland Athletics finished with a 36–24 record. They defeated the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the expanded MLB postseason, winning the series two games to one. However, the Athletics were then defeated by the Houston Astros three games to one in the Division Series.

May 11, 2021: MLB Grants Athletics Permission to Explore Relocation

On May 11, 2021, Major League Baseball granted the Oakland Athletics permission to explore relocation options, stating that the Oakland Coliseum "is not a viable option for the future vision of baseball".

August 2021: 2022 Hall of Fame Class Announced

In August 2021, the Oakland Athletics announced that Sal Bando, Eric Chavez, Joe Rudi, Keith Lieppman, and Steve "Vuc" Vucinich would be part of the Hall of Fame class of 2022.

November 2021: Ray Fosse Posthumously Inducted into Hall of Fame

In November 2021, Ray Fosse, who died the previous month, was posthumously inducted into the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame.

2021: Dave Stewart Jersey Retirement Reschedule

In 2021, Questions were raised if there would be a formal ceremony after no news about a reschedule happened, for Dave Stewart's #34 jersey retirement.

2021: Oakland Athletics Miss Playoffs, Manager Departs

In 2021, the Oakland Athletics finished third in the AL West with an 86–76 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Following the 2021 season, manager Bob Melvin left the organization to manage the San Diego Padres.

April 2022: Dave Stewart Jersey Retirement Announced

In April 2022, it was announced that Dave Stewart would have his jersey retired on September 11, 2022, after the ceremony was postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and questions were raised in 2021 about rescheduling.

September 11, 2022: Dave Stewart's #34 Jersey Retirement

On September 11, 2022, Dave Stewart had his #34 jersey retired by the Oakland Athletics. This event broke A's tradition, as his number was a re-retirement and Stewart is not in the Hall of Fame.

2022: Kelly Green Uniform Becomes Only Active Alternate

In 2022, after the forest green alternate was retired, the kelly green uniform became the Oakland Athletics' only active alternate uniform.

2022: Hall of Fame Class Induction

In 2022, the Oakland Athletics inducted Sal Bando, Eric Chavez, Joe Rudi, director of player development Keith Lieppman, and clubhouse manager Steve "Vuc" Vucinich into their Hall of Fame.

2022: Athletics Trade Key Players

Prior to the 2022 season, the Oakland Athletics traded or let go of several key players during free agency, including Olson, Chapman, Bassitt, Manaea, Canha, and Starling Marte. Due to the team's uncertain future in Oakland, some observers speculated that the organization was tanking to build a competitive team in a new city.

2022: Oakland Athletics' Disastrous Season

The Oakland Athletics had a disastrous 2022 season, finishing last in the AL West with a 60–102 record. This was the worst record in the American League and Oakland's worst record since 1979.

April 2023: Oakland Ends Discussions After Las Vegas Ballpark Announcement

In April 2023, the City of Oakland ended discussions with the Oakland Athletics organization after the announcement of a new ballpark in Las Vegas. This was amid widespread claims that the team was not negotiating in good faith.

April 2023: Athletics Finalize Plans to Relocate to Las Vegas

In April 2023, the Oakland Athletics finalized plans to relocate to Las Vegas, purchasing a 49-acre plot on the site of the Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel near the Las Vegas Strip to construct a new ballpark, ending negotiations with the city of Oakland.

May 9, 2023: Athletics Switch Planned Location in Las Vegas

On May 9, 2023, the Oakland Athletics changed their planned location to the site of Tropicana Las Vegas, which was demolished in October to make way for a 33,000-seat retractable roof stadium.

June 2023: Nevada Legislature Approves Athletics' Ballpark Bill

By June 2023, the Nevada Legislature approved the bill SB1 for the Athletics' 33,000-seat ballpark and sent it to Governor Joe Lombardo, who signed it into law. The Athletics then announced that the relocation process to the Las Vegas area would begin with the team drafting an application for the move by June 21. The team would submit its relocation application fully on August 21.

November 16, 2023: MLB Approves Athletics' Relocation to Las Vegas

On November 16, 2023, Major League Baseball officially approved the Oakland Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas.

2023: Oakland Athletics Uniforms

In 2023, the Oakland Athletics wore home uniforms with "Athletics" spelled out in script writing and road uniforms with "Oakland" spelled out in script writing. The cap logo consisted of the traditional "A" with "apostrophe-s". The home cap, also used as the road cap until 1992, was forest green with a gold bill and white lettering. This design was also the basis of their batting helmet, used both at home and on the road.

2023: 2023 Hall of Fame Class Induction

In August of 2023, the Oakland Athletics inducted the 2023 class into their Hall of Fame.

2023: Fan Protests Against Oakland Athletics' Relocation

The Oakland Athletics' plan to relocate to Las Vegas has been met with overwhelmingly negative reactions from Bay Area fans, baseball writers, former executives, and even some current players. Protests against the move took place at various locations, including Oracle Park in San Francisco, Coors Field in Denver, Nationals Park in Washington D.C., and the 2023 MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Many of Manfred's comments and actions during the process received backlash.

May 13, 2024: First All-Women Broadcast Team

On May 13, 2024, Jenny Cavnar and Julia Morales became the first two women to do the play-by-play on television for the same Major League Baseball game, during a game between the Houston Astros and the Oakland Athletics.

September 26, 2024: Athletics Play Final Game in Oakland

On September 26, 2024, the Oakland Athletics played their final game at the Coliseum and in Oakland, winning 3–2 against the Texas Rangers in front of 46,889 fans.

September 29, 2024: Athletics Play Final Game as Oakland-Based Team

On September 29, 2024, the Oakland Athletics played their final game as an Oakland-based team, losing 6–4 against the Seattle Mariners on the road. The Athletics finished the 2024 season with a 69–93 record, placing fourth in the AL West.

2024: Oakland Athletics Leave Oakland

In 2024, The Oakland Athletics departed from Oakland, California, after playing there since 1968. The team temporarily moved to West Sacramento before a planned relocation to the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

2024: Fan Protests and Sell Movement Continue

In 2024, fan protests against the Oakland Athletics' relocation continued, with the "Sell" movement gaining momentum. Some fans have also begun supporting the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League.