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The Nomadic Dynasty: A History of the Athletics

12 min · 29. Apr. 2026
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From the "White Elephant" of Philadelphia to the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip, the Athletics have defined the highest peaks and lowest valleys of baseball. Join Rogers Harrison as he explores the franchise's journey through four cities, the legendary "Mustache Gang," and the cold-blooded "fire sales" that repeatedly tore it all down.

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