An Oakland Athletics legend is placing blame on the city government — not the team — for the franchise’s potential move to Las Vegas.
Reggie Jackson is placing blame on the Oakland city government — not the A’s — for the franchise’s potential move to Las Vegas.
After spending time with the Orioles, Yankees and Angels, Jackson returned to the A’s in 1987, his final season. Reggie Jackson throws out the ceremonial first pitch during a ceremony honoring the 50-year reunion of the World Series Champions 1973 Oakland Athletics“Bud didn’t give me the team, and I think we could’ve gotten something done in Oakland,” Jackson told Sportico. “In the same sentence, I think the Fishers [the A’s current owners] did their best trying to get something done. At the same time, no matter how wealthy you are, you can’t continue to lose money every year.
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