José Morales

José Manuel Morales was a master pinch-hitter. In 1976 he…

Bill McNulty

It was a scene that even a Hollywood scriptwriter might find…

Bill North

“The mentality of a basestealer is, when you get to first…

Rich McKinney

From 1970 to 1977, Rich McKinney was a utility player for all…

Dal Maxvill

In the history of the St. Louis Cardinals, there have been…

Bill Posedel

Most commonly remembered as the pitching coach-guru who helped…

Darold Knowles

Darold Knowles, a left-handed reliever whose 16-year career spanned…

Gonzalo Márquez

Gonzalo Márquez, one of the earlier Venezuelans in the majors,…

Allan Lewis

Allan Lewis was baseball’s first “designated runner.” Owner…

Angel Mangual

On a team composed of several leading men and future Hall of…

Bob Locker

Bob Locker threw 879 innings in the major leagues. His career…

Monte Moore

During his two stints as a broadcaster for the Athletics, Monte…

Blue Moon Odom

When you review how professional baseball integrated, it is easy…

Marty Martinez

Orlando “Marty” Martínez Oliva was a major-league baseball…

Don Mincher

Donald Ray Mincher was a two-time member of the Oakland Athletics.…

Ted Kubiak

“Being a utility player wasn’t a pleasant way to spend…

Irv Noren

In October 1935 Perry Noren of Jamestown, New York, drove his…

Denny McLain

On September 19, 1968, at Tiger Stadium, Detroit right-hander…

Gaylen Pitts

Baseball lifer Gaylen Pitts knows all about perseverance, patience,…

Horacio Piña

This lanky pitcher was the first Mexican player to win a World…

Mike Kilkenny

A cheerful southpaw from a small town in Canada, Mike Kilkenny…

Jim Roland

Signed by the Minnesota Twins in 1961, left-hander Jim Roland…

Bill Parsons

William Raymond Parsons had a four-year career in the major leagues,…

Paul Lindblad

Paul Lindblad wasn’t one of the Oakland A’s most celebrated…