But there is one number I’ve always been fond of: jersey numbers ... So what are the greatest numbers in Oakland history? Looking at the wall of retired digits doesn’t tell the whole story.

The final time for the A's with "Oakland" across the front of their gray road uniforms was nearly a historic day for Gilbert. He was overpowering from the outset and retired the first 17 batters ...

The nomad Athletics finally appear ... He won a World Series with Oakland in 1989 and was named American League MVP with the franchise in 1990. The A's retired Henderson's number and he is a ...