Four New Members to Join Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame
Henderson among 4 to be inducted into A's HOF
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The Oakland Athletics will induct center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John 'Blue Moon' Odom, and executive Sandy Alderson into their Hall of Fame on September 12. This ceremony precedes a game against the Seattle Mariners and honors their significant contributions to the team.
- 01Dave Henderson played six seasons with the Athletics, contributing to their 1988-90 AL pennant wins.
- 02Mark Ellis was part of three division-winning teams in the 2000s after joining from Kansas City.
- 03John Odom had a notable 11.5-season career with the Athletics, including a pivotal win in the 1974 World Series.
- 04Sandy Alderson served as the team's general manager from 1983 to 1997, leading the team to four AL West titles.
- 05The induction ceremony will take place on September 12, 2023, before a game against the Seattle Mariners.
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The Oakland Athletics will honor four significant figures by inducting them into their Hall of Fame on September 12, 2023. Center fielder Dave Henderson, who played six of his 14 major league seasons with the team, was part of the Athletics' successful 1988-90 campaigns, including the historic 1989 World Series. Second baseman Mark Ellis joined the Athletics through a three-team trade and contributed to three division titles in the 2000s. Pitcher John 'Blue Moon' Odom had a successful 11.5-season career with the Athletics, winning the decisive Game 5 of the 1974 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Executive Sandy Alderson served as the general manager from 1983 to 1997, overseeing a period of success that included four AL West titles and the World Series wins. The induction ceremony will take place before the Athletics face the Seattle Mariners.
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The induction honors the legacy of key players and executives, fostering community pride and connection to the Athletics' history.
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