Manny Sanguillen

Born on today's date, Manny Sanguillen.

"He treated me good. He gave me a good three-year contract. When I left, he told me I was the only ballplayer who never said anything bad about him." - on A's owner Charlie Finley

Vida Blue

On this date in 1972, A's holdout Vida Blue announces that he has rejected the team's latest contract offer and will retire to work for a company that makes toilet fixtures. The 24-game winner in 1971 eventually comes to terms with the A's and begins the season n May.

"So you won 24 games? Why didn't you win 30?" - A's owner Charlie Finley during negotiations

Charlie Finley

On this date in 1960, Charlie Finley buys a 52% share of the A's.

"If a manager of mine ever said someone was indispensable, I'd fire him."

Mike Andrews

On this date in 1973, A's second baseman makes two errors on consecutive plays in the twelve inning of Game 2 of the World Series leading to a 10-7 loss to the Mets. After the game, A's owner, Charlie Finley pressures Andrews to sign a false affidavit saying he was injured and then declares him ineligible for the rest of the Series. Commissioner, Bowie Kuhn soon forces Finley to reinstate Andrews.

"Finley told me if you want to help this team, the best thing you can do is step aside and let us put Manny Trillo in there. He kept beating me down and finally I just signed it."

Charlie Finley

On this date in 1996, former A's owner, Charlie Finley passed away at age 77.

"We run our club like a pawn shop. We buy, we sell, we trade."