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ATHLETICS HISTORY
Rickey Henderson set the single-season record of 130 stolen bases in 1982 with the Athletics, a mark many think will never be broken. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty)
All-time leaders & stats
Left Fielder Rickey Henderson grabbed 867 of his 1406 career stolen bases with the Athletics, good for the all-time team lead, and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Check the A's all-time leaders in all stat categories. All-time leaders >
Williams enters the Hall in 2008
As manager, Dick Williams lead the A's to back-to-back World Series titles in 1972-73.
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ATHLETICS TIMELINE
1901-1921   |   1922-1941   |   1942-1961   |   1962-1981   |   1982-Present
Timeline
Use the links above to trace Athletics history, from Connie Mack in Philadelphia to Eric Chavez in Oakland.
Awards and Honors
All-time Rosters
Every player to wear an Athletics uniform is listed here, including Dave Stewart. Go >
2008 First Half
2008 Second Half
 2007 First Half
2007 Second Half
 2006 First Half
2006 Second Half
Multimedia Highlights

Baseball's Best Baseball's Best
Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Top Plays of 2008:
• Sweeney's three-bagger, 5/15: Watch
• Eveland's unusual catch, 9/19: Watch
Top Plays of 2007:
• Scutaro's dramatic walk-off, 4/15: Watch
• Ellis rides cycle, 6/4: Watch
Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2008)

 Career HRs
1. M. McGwire 363
2. J. Foxx 302
3. R. Jackson 269

 Career Strikeouts
1. E. Plank 1985
2. R. Waddell 1576
3. C. Bender 1536
More leaders >  
Check out these Athletics records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats
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