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The Athletics moved to Kansas City in 1955 after over half of a century from which city?

Philadelphia. Falling attendances in a city which they shared with the National league Phillies, led to Connie Mack selling the club to Arnold Johnson.

Which stadium did the Athletics call home during their 13 year tenure in Kansas City?

Municipal Stadium. Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums are the respective homes of the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) and the Kansas City Royals (AL). Connie Mack Stadium was the stadium vacted by the Athletics when they departed from Philadelphia.

Who was the first head coach of the Athletics during their stay in Kansas City?

Lou Boudreau. Boudreau took the helm in 1955, and lasted until midway through the 1957 season when he was replaced by Craft.

The Kansas City Athletics' first regular season game resulted in a victory over which team?

Detroit Tigers. Former President Harry S. Truman threw out the first ball in front of 32,147 fans, as the Athletics defeated the Tigers 5-2.

Despite a good start with their first win, the Athletics' stay in Kansas City was not a successful one. How many winning seasons did they have during their 13 seasons in that city?

0. The nearest the Athletics came to .500 in Kansas City was in 1958 when they ended the season with a record of 73-81, 19 games behind the pennant-winning Yankees.

Which player hit the most home runs in Kansas City Athletics history?

Norm Siebern. Siebern played for four seasons with the club from 1960-1963, and hit 78 home runs.

Which pitcher won the most games in Kansas City Athletics history?

Bud Daley. Daley won a total of 39 games with KC, and set a record for most wins in a season with 16, both 1959 and 1960.

The largest crowd for a Kansas City Athletics home day game was 34,065 in August 1961. Who were their opponents?

New York Yankees. The Yankees were also the opponents for the largest crowds for a night game (33,471) and doubleheader (35,147) at Municipal Stadium.

Which player played in more games than any other for the Kansas City Athletics?

Ed Charles. Charles played in 726 games for the KC Athletics. He also set a club record of being stuck out 379 times.

In 1968, with attendances slumping in Kansas City, the Athletics relocated again. Which California city did they move to?

Oakland. Kansas City would be without a Major League Baseball team until the expansion Royals began play in the AL in 1969.