Legendary Players
23 entries in the Oakland Athletics compendium.
Reggie JacksonMr. OctoberMark McGwireMark McGwire: Hall of Fame slugger, Bash Brother, and single-season home run king.Vida BlueHard-throwing lefty who anchored Oakland's dynasty and won Cy Young and MVP in 1971.Rollie FingersThe mustachioed reliever who redefined the closer role and led Oakland to three straight World Series titles.Jose CansecoCuban-American slugger, 1988 MVP, first 40-40 player, and Bash Brother.Catfish HunterThe ace who anchored Oakland's dynasty with a perfect game and Cy Young glory.Joe RudiThree-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, key to Oakland's 1972–1974 World Series dynasty.Dennis EckersleyHall of Fame pitcher known for his dominance as a closer and his pinpoint control.Barry ZitoCy Young winner and World Series champion known for his curveball.Don BaylorThe power hitter who led the majors in hit-by-pitches during his lone season in Oakland.Jason GiambiFormer MLB first baseman and designated hitter, 2000 AL MVP, five-time All-Star.Sal BandoCaptain of the Swingin' A's dynasty, four-time All-Star third baseman, and later Brewers GM.Rickey HendersonMan of StealKen BerryA quiet name in the green-and-gold ledger, remembered by those who were there.Boog PowellFour-time All-Star and 1970 AL MVP who anchored the Orioles dynasty.Gary MatthewsFormer MLB left fielder for five teams, 1973 Rookie of the Year, and 1983 NLCS MVP.Mike EpsteinThe original 'Super Jew' who slugged 30 homers in 1969 and won a World Series with the A's.Jim SweeneyFormer Royals star and five-time All-Star who also played for the Oakland Athletics.Dave StewartRight-handed ace who led the Athletics to a 1989 World Series title.Mike MarothLeft-handed pitcher who lost 21 games for the Tigers in 2003, the most recent MLB pitcher to lose 20 or more…Mark MulderTwo-time All-Star and ace of the Athletics' 'Big Three' rotation.Dallas BradenLeft-handed pitcher who threw the 19th perfect game in MLB history.Stephen VogtTwo-time All-Star catcher for the Athletics, known for his bat and late-blooming career.
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