2002 ALDS Game 3 vs Yankees
The Oakland Athletics: four World Series championships in Oakland.
The Oakland Athletics (frequently referred to as the Oakland A's) were an American Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Oakland, California, from 1968 to 2024. The Athletics were a member club of the American League (AL) West Division and played its home games at the Oakland Coliseum throughout their entire time in Oakland. The franchise won four World Series championships while based in Oakland.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 2002
- Round
- American League Division Series (ALDS)
- Location
- Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland
- Opponent
- New York Yankees
- Outcome
- Oakland Athletics Victory
- Series result
- Yankees won series 3-2
- Manager
- Art Howe
Lore & Background
The Athletics moved to Oakland from Kansas City in 1968. The team won four World Series championships, six American League pennants, and 17 Western Division titles while in Oakland.
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