Along with the Braves, the Athletics are baseball's great nomads, having moved cities thrice. In Philadelphia and Oakland, the A's put together some great teams. One of the most successful franchises in baseball history, the Athletics won world series in 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, 1930, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1989. Some of baseball's greatest stars have played for the A's, including Chief Bender, Frank Baker, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, Reggie Jackson, Satchel Paige, Mark McGwire, Rickey Henderson and Jose Canseco.
The have played in three cities, Philadelphia, Kansas City and now Oakland.
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