
The Oakland Athletics get its name from the 19th century “athletic clubs” and is one of the American League’s eight charter franchises. With a lot of colorful characters and history, A’s merchandise is very popular throughout the California and the west.
Some of the A’s best years came in the 1980s and 1990s thanks to the Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire. However, there have been plenty of other stars including Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Ricky Henderson, Catfish Hunter and Reggie Jackson. Any A’s merchandise autographed by any of these players is considered to be highly desirable and deserves a center spot in any collection.
There is a lot of A’s merchandise to choose from including game programs, tickets and newspapers clippings from some of the team’s biggest moments. There are also lots of A’s collectibles such as things for the house and things to wear. Some of the most popular merchandise includes hats, t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, visors and caps.