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History
A's History

		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 >
Oakland Athletics

Timeline

Trace Athletics history, from Connie Mack in Philadelphia to Yoenis Cespedes in Oakland. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Team awards history
• Baseball Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear an Athletics uniform is listed here, including Dave Stewart. Go >

Multimedia Highlights

Download original TV broadcasts of classic games, some with original pre- and post-game shows »

Top Plays of 2011:

• Gonzalez fans 11, 5/28:

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• Miller's two-run shot, 9/28:

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Stats and Records

TEAM LEADERS

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
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Check out these Athletics records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats

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