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| Record |
98-64 .605 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL West |
| Pythagorean |
97-65, 97-65, 97-65 |
| Runs
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758 /
606 |
| Postseason | Lost ALCS 3-0 to Boston Red Sox | | Ballpark | Oakland Coliseum | | Park Factors | Batting: 98 / Pitching: 96 | | Attendance | 1,075,518 (6th) (13th) | | Spring Training | Mesa, Arizona (Rendezvous Park) | | Manager | Alvin Dark | | Coaches | Bobby Winkles, Bobby Hofman, Dal Maxvill, Wes Stock | | Executive | President: Charlie Finley | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Tucson Toros, (AA) Birmingham A’s, (A) Boise A’s, (A) Modesto A’s | | Radio | (KEEN) Bob Waller, Monte Moore | | TV | (KPIX) Bob Waller, Monte Moore |
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The 1975 Oakland Athletics
went 98-64
and finished 1st
in the
American League West. The Athletics
drew 1,075,518
to Oakland Coliseum.
Vida Blue, Bert Campaneris, Rollie Fingers, Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gene Tenace and Claudell Washington made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1975 included Joe Rudi.
(Our baseball section is new. A more comprehensive summary of this team will
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