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News From: ​Oakland Public Library for IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from: Oakland Public Library ​ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2018 Oakland History Room Commemorates A’s 50 Year Anniversary with Exhibit at Main Library Web Release: http://oaklandlibrary.org/news/2018/07/oakland-history-room-commemorate s-s-50-year-anniversary-exhibit-main-library Oakland, CA – The Oakland History Room (OHR) of the Oakland Public ​ Library has officially joined the race for October by mounting a new exhibit, The Oakland A’s: Celebrating 50 Years. ​ ​ The display, which features photos, news articles, souvenir books and memorabilia, will run from August 1 - November 3, 2018. The free exhibit Media Contact: is located in the OHR on the second floor of the Main Library (125 14th St. Oakland, CA 94612). Matt Berson Public Information Officer “Since their earliest days here, the A’s have endeared themselves to fans by 510-238-6932 [email protected] offering up a unique brand of play, style, show business and team management,” said OHR librarian Dorothy Lazard. “Our exhibit is just one small way to show our enduring love for the team and respect for its positive impact on Oakland.” All items in the exhibit are from the OHR archives and OPL staff. The display covers topics like: the 1989 World Series between the Giants and A’s interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake; the unique shenanigans and showmanship of the ‘70’s; current general manager Billy Beane’s player personnel strategy that was the subject of the book and movie, Moneyball; and much more. As a part of the organization’s Home Run Readers program, the Oakland A’s donated ticket vouchers for all Oakland Public Library patrons that ​ signed up for the Child, Teen and/or Adult Summer Programs. ​ Since June 16, the A’s have the best record in Major League Baseball at 28-10 (.737); they currently sit two games out of a playoff spot and five games behind the American League West leader and defending World Series champion Houston Astros. # # # News from: Oakland Public Library Oakland History Room Commemorates A’s 50 Year Anniversary with Exhibit at Main Library July 31, 2018 Page Two .
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