The Swingin' A's & The Bash Brothers: Oakland Athletics Trivia

The Athletics franchise is one of the oldest in MLB. The team has been around since 1901. In the early 1970s, lead by players such as Reggie Jackson, they were known as "The Swingin' A's". In the late 80s and early 90s, they were lead by "The Bash Brothers", Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco. Lately though, they haven't been very good. Are you an Athletics fan? Time to show what you know! Batter up!

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How many non-pitchers who played for Oakland have had their jersey number retired by the team?

What pitcher had the most saves in a single season in franchise history?

Who has the most career home runs in team history?

Since 1905, what Athletics pitcher had the most strikeouts in a single season?

Who has the most home runs in a single season in franchise history?

Since 1935, which Athletics pitcher won the most games in a single season?

Who was the last Oakland Athletics pitcher to win the Cy Young Award?

Who has the most runs scored in a single season in franchise history?

How many World Series has the franchise won in its history?

Before they moved Oakland in 1968, where did the team play from 1955 to 1967?

When was the last time the Athletics won the World Series?

What is the name of Oakland's AAA team?

What did the Athletics do 4 times in a row from 2000 to 2003?

During what 3 years did the Athletics win 3 consecutive World Series titles?

In 1989, why was one of Oakland's World Series games cancelled and replayed on a later date?

Who has the most career hits in franchise history?

How many bases did Rickey Henderson steal as a member of the Oakland Athletics?

Who has the most career runs scored in franchise history?

Who has the most RBIs in a single season in franchise history?

Which one of these former Athletics players did NOT have over 1000 RBIs with the team?

Which of these Oakland pitchers has NOT had their jersey number retired by the team?

How many games did Oakland win in 2022?

What is the most games that Oakland has ever won in a season?

Which of these Oakland relief pitchers did NOT save at least 100 games with the franchise?

Who has the team record for the most hits in a single season?

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