Oakland Athletics

The name is very appropriate for the Oakland Athletics, because their ball players have filled record books over the years. For example, in 1988 Jose Canseco hit 40 home runs and stole 40 bases in the same season to create a Major League record at the time. Charlie Finley introduced the "designated hitter" rule to the American League in 1973.

These are just 2 examples of the impact Oakland Athletics baseball has had on the baseball world. Started in 1968 after shifting from Kansas City, the Oakland Athletics player lists have included names like Reggie Jackson. Oakland Athletics also has included Rickey Henderson, Mark McGwire, and famous manager Billy Martin.

You can enjoy a game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum just by going online and buying Oakland Athletics tickets. You can find the Oakland Athletics schedule of games and pick the games you would to view, or buy season tickets. The Oakland Athletics stadium seating is mapped so if you buy tickets in the crow's nest you're not surprised when you get to the stadium.

All Oakland Athletics players have their pictures on the franchise website. You can buy pictures and brief bios to hang in your room or just enjoy. Oakland Athletics + player photos = a great gift too! If you have been wondering what to give the fan that has everything, a picture is the perfect idea.

Of course, when you want everyone to know what a true Oakland Athletics fan you are, the best way is to use the Oakland Athletics layouts for MySpace. All you have to do is go to MySpace and get the product code for the team layout. The site will lead you through the process.

When you are looking for Oakland Athletics themed merchandise you can find a variety of Oakland Athletics coffee mugs to use at work or at home. The Oakland Athletics coffee mug can be purchased in plastic or ceramic and both carry the Oakland Athletics logo. If you don't want an Oakland Athletics ceramic coffee mug, there are different style options including "to-go" cups.

If you want to learn more about the Oakland Athletics baseball players or teams, you can find all the information you want on their website. You can find the Oakland Athletics spring training schedule or even the 1989 Oakland Athletics baseball statistics. The numbers are there for you to learn and study and savor as a true baseball fan would do.

If you are a fan of the Oakland Athletics team, the first stop you should make is on their website. You will find the latest news, schedules, training camp plans, draft strategies and much more.