How Billy Martin revitalized the Oakland A’s in 1980
WEBMay 20, 2020 — The Billy Ball era didn’t produce any championships, and it didn’t even last that long — Martin managed the club for only three seasons, and was fired after 1982. But despite those modest...
What happened to Billy Beane from Moneyball? Influential …
WEBJun 7, 2023 — Billy Beane helped change baseball. They made three straight playoffs in 2018, 2019 and 2020. They did the same from 2012 to 2014, so they've had success even in recent memory.
Billy Beane - Wikipedia
WEBWilliam Lamar Beane III (born March 29, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player and current front office executive. He is currently senior advisor to owner John Fisher [1] and minority owner of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) and formerly the executive vice president of baseball operations.
Moneyball (film) - Wikipedia
WEBMoneyball is a 2011 American biographical sports drama film that was directed by Bennett Miller with a script by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin from a story by Stan Chervin. The film is based on the 2003 nonfiction book, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis.
Billy Ball: Billy Martin and the Resurrection of the Oakland A's
WEBMar 24, 2020 — Based largely on interviews with former players, team executives, and journalists, Billy Ball captures Martin’s homecoming to the Bay area in 1980, his immediate embrace by Oakland fans, and the A’s return to playoff baseball.
Oakland Athletics: The Forgotten Champions - The 1981 A's
WEBJan 9, 2016 — After years of losing seasons, sparse attendance, and even reprieves of moves to New Orleans in 1979 and Denver in 1980, the 1981 Oakland Athletics brought baseball enthusiasm back to the East Bay with “Billy Ball,” a winning team, and new ownership committed to staying in Oakland.
Billy Martin - Wikipedia
WEBAlfred Manuel " Billy " Martin Jr. (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman and manager who, in addition to leading other teams, was five times the manager of the New York Yankees.
Cooperstown Confidential: the original Billy Ball
WEBSep 14, 2012 — Billy Ball reached its fever pitch of fame and winning results in 1981, but it actually started during the 1980 season. With Martin in his first season at the helm, skeptics questioned...
Billy Ball and Athletics Back in the Limelight Again
WEBApr 28, 2020 — Billy Ball and Athletics Back in the Limelight Again. East Bay author Dale Tafoya will be the featured virtual guest tonight on an Oakland Library Facebook Live event, discussing his new book...
Great Moments In Baseball History: The 1981 A's Win The AL ... - CBS News
WEBMay 28, 2015 — In 1979, the Oakland Athletics hit rock bottom, winning only 54 games and at one point drawing a mere 653 fans to a midsummer game. The team responded by hiring fiery field manager Billy Martin...