Test Your Oakland Athletics Knowledge

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1.

Which player has not had his number retired by the A's?
- A.
  
  Jose Canseco
- B.
  
  Dennis Eckersley
- C.
  
  Rollie Fingers
2.

Which of these players who began their career in Oakland did NOT have more than one tour of duty with the A's?
- A.
  
  Jose Canseco
- B.
  
  Reggie Jackson
- C.
  
  Mark McGwire
3.

The A's of the early 1980s were known for playing "Billyball." For whom was it named?
- A.
  
  Billy Beane
- B.
  
  Billy Martin
- C.
  
  Billy North
4.

How many bases did Rickey Henderson steal in his record-breaking 1982 season?
- A.
  
  56
- B.
  
  101
- C.
  
  130
5.

The A's have been involved in six playoff series since 2000. How many have they won?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  5
6.

Right-hander Rick Langford started 33 games for the A's in 1980. How many did he complete?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  28
7.

What was the name of the mechanical rabbit that popped out of the ground at the Oakland Coliseum to deliver baseballs to the home plate umpire?
- A.
  
  Harry
- B.
  
  Harvey
- C.
  
  Charlie O.
8.

At which position did Mark McGwire begin his major league career?
- A.
  
  First base
- B.
  
  Third base
- C.
  
  Left field
9.

Which former A's slugger chose to wear the name of his high school on the back of his jersey for part of one season?
- A.
  
  Reggie Jackson
- B.
  
  Dick Allen
- C.
  
  Dwayne Murphy
10.

Which A's player was "fired" by the team in the middle of a World Series?
- A.
  
  Jose Canseco
- B.
  
  Mike Andrews
- C.
  
  Ted Kubiak
11.

Who has worn the highest uniform number in A's history?
- A.
  
  Willie Crawford
- B.
  
  Barry Zito
- C.
  
  Jordan Norberto
12.

Who was the first hitting coach in Oakland A's history?
- A.
  
  Joe DiMaggio
- B.
  
  Charley Lau
- C.
  
  Irv Noren
13.

Who is the Oakland A's all-time leading hitter?
- A.
  
  Carney Lansford
- B.
  
  Rickey Henderson
- C.
  
  Jason Giambi
14.

Which pitcher has the most career home runs in Athletics franchise history?
- A.
  
  Blue Moon Odom
- B.
  
  Catfish Hunter
- C.
  
  Rollie Fingers
15.

Who led the A's in RBI during their 1989 World Series sweep of the Giants?
- A.
  
  Dave Henderson
- B.
  
  Carney Lansford
- C.
  
  Terry Steinbach

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