David Don

The Athletics franchise is one of the most storied baseball clubs with a total of nine World Series championships between Philadelphia and Oakland. Founded in 1901 as one of the charter clubs of the American League, and relocating to Oakland by way of Kansas City in 1968, the Oakland A’s have provided some of Major League Baseball’s most intriguingpersonalities on and off the field. Winners of four World Series championships in Oakland (1972-74, 89) and 16 postseason visits between 1971-2012, the A’s provide fans championship baseball in a family-friendly environment. The Oakland Athletics organization, in conjunction with the A’s Community Fund, strives to make a positive impact in the Bay Area and Northern California. A’s players, coaches, and front-office employees, together with fans and sponsors, are committed to meeting the social, cultural, and educational demands in the community. The A’s host numerous fundraising events, implement several educational programs and support various organizations that reach out to people of diverse backgrounds throughout the community.