The Philadelphia Athletics

Production year: 2003

Sports    Running time: 0:55

IMDB rating:   7.0     Aspect: 4:3;  Languages: English;  Subtitles: None;  Audio: DD Stereo

Bill Campbell narrates this history of the city's long-lost big league baseball team. Using vintage photographs, archival footage and commentary from players Eddie Joosst, Gus Zernial and Joe Astroth, writer/producer James Rosin recalls the club's years in the City of Brotherly Love (1901-1954) before their move to Kansas City and eventual move to Oakland. Featured are the Athletics' eight World Series appearances, their legendary manager Connie Mack and Hall of Famers Lefty Grove, Jimmy Foxx, Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons.

The Philadelphia Athletics