Are you a true Oakland Athletics fan? Test your knowledge about the team's history, notable players, key matches, and memorable moments with this challenging quiz!
1. In what year were the Oakland Athletics established?
1958
1901
1968
1950
2. How many World Series championships have the Athletics won?
Eleven
Ten
Nine
Eight
3. What is the name of the Athletics’ home stadium?
Oakland Coliseum
Angel Stadium
Kauffman Stadium
T-Mobile Park
4. Which notable player is known for setting the stolen bases record while with the Athletics?
Reggie Jackson
Rickey Henderson
Catfish Hunter
Mark McGwire
5. Who was the owner when the Athletics won three consecutive World Series in the early 1970s?
John Fisher
Charlie Finley
Steve Schott
Walter Haas
6. Which event in 2002 set a record for the Athletics?
Longest playoff run
Fewest losses
Most consecutive wins
Most home runs
7. Who was the manager during the Athletics' 1989 World Series victory?
Tony La Russa
Bob Melvin
Art Howe
Billy Martin
8. Which two players were known as the “Bash Brothers” in the late 1980s?
Rollie Fingers, Catfish Hunter
Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire
Rickey Henderson, Dave Henderson
Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando
9. When did the Athletics move to Oakland?
1968
1970
1981
1954
10. Who is the team’s mascot?
Wally
Slugger
Stomper
Orbit
11. What colors are officially associated with the Athletics?
Red and black
Blue and white
Green and gold
Purple and orange
12. Which legendary Athletics player was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009?