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ON THIS DAY · June 24 in Oakland Athletics History: Jim Northrup goes 6 for 6 as the Tigers beat the A’s, 5 – 3 (1962)
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April 14
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees

April 14 in Oakland Athletics History: Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees (1921)

April 14 1921 Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Polo Grounds, right in the heart of beautiful New York on this fine Thursday on April 14,...

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April 13
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees

April 13 in Oakland Athletics History: Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees (1921)

April 13 1921 Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Polo Grounds, right in the heart of beautiful New York on this fine Wednesday on April 13,...

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April 12
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1955, Kansas City Athletics open with Win

April 12 in Oakland Athletics History: Kansas City Athletics open with Win (1955)

On April 12, 1955 — At first, the Missouri fans will warmly receive the Athletics franchise’s shift from Philadelphia. Giving the A’s a big civic parade for their opener. Playing at Municipal...

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April 11
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1961, Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day lo

April 11 in Oakland Athletics History: Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day lo (1961)

On April 11, 1961 –Boston Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s A’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day loss at Fenway Park....

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March 30
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1955, The New York Yankees sell pitcher Ewell Blackwell to the Kansas City Athletics

March 30 in Oakland Athletics History: The New York Yankees sell pitcher Ewell Blackwell to the Kansas City Athletics (1955)

On March 30, 1955 — The New York Yankees sell pitcher Ewell “The Whip” Blackwell to the Kansas City Athletics. Blackwell, who was injured in 1954, will pitch in only two games...

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March 25
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1914, Babe Ruth makes his first start of his professional career defeats the world champion Philadelphia Athletics, 6-2

March 25 in Oakland Athletics History: Babe Ruth makes his first start of his professional career defeats the world champion Philadelphia Athletics, 6-2 (1914)

On March 25, 1914 — Babe Ruth makes his first start of his professional career when he defeats the world champion Philadelphia Athletics , 6-2, in an exhibition game played in Wilmington,...

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March 24
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1962, Radio Broadcast – Exhibition Game New York Mets vs Kansas City A’s 1962

March 24 in Oakland Athletics History: Radio Broadcast – Exhibition Game New York Mets vs Kansas City A’s 1962 (1962)

Enjoy this exhibition game played on March 24, 1962, vs the New York Mets and Kansas City A’s. The 1962 New York Mets season was the first regular-season for the Mets, as...

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March 20
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1934, Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelp

March 20 in Oakland Athletics History: Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelp (1934)

On March 20, 1934 — Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelphia Athletics in a spring training exhibition game at...

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March 3
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1889, Bobby Mathews Seeks Payment, Aims to Become MLB’s First Paid Coach

March 3 in Oakland Athletics History: Bobby Mathews Seeks Payment, Aims to Become MLB’s First Paid Coach (1889)

On March 3, 1889 — Pitcher Bobby Mathews goes to court to try and collect $600 that he claims is owed to him by the Philadelphia Athletics (American Association) for his services...

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February 19
Oakland Athletics: Oakland Athletics, 1957, The Kansas City Athletics and Yankees trade 13 players including Clete Boyer

February 19 in Oakland Athletics History: The Kansas City Athletics and Yankees trade 13 players including Clete Boyer (1957)

Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On February 19 1957 — The Kansas City Athletics ship pitchers Art Ditmar, Bobby Shantz, and Jack...

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