The Oakland Athletics are one of the most well-known teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). A member of the American League (AL), the team has gained significant achievements throughout their playing years. While they have not been as successful in recent years as they used to be, they still present serious competition to other teams in the league. The team uses Oakland Coliseum as their stadium for home games.
The Oakland Athletics team is presently under the ownership of John Fisher. Mark Kotsay is continuing as the manager of the team. The team has gained recognition for some talented players in their roster like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, Rickey Henderson, Eric Chavez, Vida Blue among others. They are also notable for player development and turning young players into Future Hall of Famers.
How many World Series Championships have the Oakland Athletics won?
The World Series Championship is the highest form of championship that a team can win in the MLB. The Oakland Athletics have been the World Series Champions nine times throughout their existence so far. They are also the 3rd most successful team in the MLB and are tied with the Boston Red Sox for the spot. The team won the World Series Championships in 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, 1930, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1989. They have failed to win any World Series Championships in recent years.
The table provides the details about the World Series Championship wins by the Oakland Athletics:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1910 | Philadelphia Athletics | Connie Mack | 4-1 | Chicago Cubs | Frank Chance (also player) |
| 1911 | Philadelphia Athletics | Connie Mack | 4-2 | New York Giants | John McGraw |
| 1913 | Philadelphia Athletics | Connie Mack | 4-1 | New York Giants | John McGraw |
| 1929 | Philadelphia Athletics | Connie Mack | 4-1 | Chicago Cubs | Joe McCarthy |
| 1930 | Philadelphia Athletics | Connie Mack | 4-2 | St. Louis Cardinals | Gabby Street |
| 1972 | Oakland Athletics | Dick Williams | 4-3 | Cincinnati Reds | Sparky Anderson |
| 1973 | Oakland Athletics | Dick Williams | 4-3 | New York Mets | Yogi Berra |
| 1974 | Oakland Athletics | Alvin Dark | 4-1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Walter Alston |
| 1989 | Oakland Athletics | Tony La Russa | 4-0 | San Francisco Giants | Roger Craig |
Oakland Athletics’ World Series Championships Appearances
The Oakland Athletics have won the World Series Championships nine times throughout their existence so far. However, they have appeared in the World Series Championship games 14 times so far, in the years - 1905, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1914, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1988, 1989 and 1990. However, they have not managed to make it to the World Series Championships in recent times.
Out of 14 World Series Championship appearances, the Oakland Athletics lost 5 times in 1905, 1914, 1931, 1988 and 1990.
Oakland Athletics’ American League Title Wins
The Oakland Athletics have been a part of the American League (AL) since the league was founded in 1901. Accordingly, they have also participated in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) 11 times - in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 and 2006. They have managed to win the AL title six times so far.
The following table discusses in detail the years in which the Oakland Athletics won the American League titles:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1972 | Oakland Athletics | Dick Williams | 3-2 | Detroit Tigers | Billy Martin |
| 1973 | Oakland Athletics | Dick Williams | 3-2 | Baltimore Orioles | Earl Weaver |
| 1974 | Oakland Athletics | Alvin Dark | 3-1 | Baltimore Orioles | Earl Weaver |
| 1988 | Oakland Athletics | Tony La Russa | 4-0 | Boston Red Sox | Joe Morgan |
| 1989 | Oakland Athletics | Tony La Russa | 4-1 | Toronto Blue Jays | Cito Gaston |
| 1990 | Oakland Athletics | Tony La Russa | 4-0 | Boston Red Sox | Joe Morgan |
Oakland Athletics’ Division Title Wins
The Oakland Athletics has been a member of the West Division of the American League (AL) since 1969. Additionally, they have made nine appearances in the American League Division Series (ALDS) games - in 1981, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013 and 2020. Unfortunately they have managed to win the American League Division title twice so far.
The following table discusses the Division title wins by the Oakland Athletics in detail:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1981 | Oakland Athletics | Billy Martin | 3-0 | Kansas City Royals | Dick Howser |
| 2006 | Oakland Athletics | Ken Macha | 3-0 | Minnesota Twins | Ron Gardenhire |
FAQ's On Oakland Athletics World Series Championships
Q. How many times have the Oakland Athletics been the World Series Champions?
A. The Oakland Athletics have been the World Series Champions nine times so far over the course of their existence.
A. The Oakland Athletics have been the World Series Champions nine times so far over the course of their existence.
Q. How many times have the Oakland Athletics won the American League (AL) title?
A. The Oakland Athletics have been the American League (AL) champions five times so far.
A. The Oakland Athletics have been the American League (AL) champions five times so far.
Q. How many times have the Oakland Athletics won the Division title?
A. The Oakland Athletics have won the AL Division titles only twice in their existence.
A. The Oakland Athletics have won the AL Division titles only twice in their existence.
Q. Who owns the Oakland Athletics?
A. John Fisher owns the Oakland Athletics.
A. John Fisher owns the Oakland Athletics.
Q. How did the Oakland Athletics perform in 2023?
A. The Oakland Athletics achieved a record of 50-112-0 in the 2023 MLB season.
A. The Oakland Athletics achieved a record of 50-112-0 in the 2023 MLB season.
