Since moving to Oakland in 1968, the Athletics have consistently churned out star-studded teams, winning four World Series and making the playoffs 16 times.

The A's have built dynasties on the backs of homegrown players, who inevitably leave for higher paychecks elsewhere. A young core carried the A's in the early 1970s, late 80s, early 90s and early 2000s.

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