Oakland A`s of the 70s and the 80s were great dynasties. They were never really given the credit that they deserved. One hears about "The Big Red Machine" but not about how great Oakland was, it is too bad that they were in such a small market. I hope that they get the ballpark that they deserve.
I meant Charlie O Finley at Morrie Mages Sports on La Salle & Ontario in Chicago. He wore a world series ring that had all three years of the back to back to back championships; the most beautiful championship ring I have ever seen, and I have seen several!
They definitely could have won 5 or 6 in a row if they kept that team together. They still made the playoffs in 74 and competed for the division title in 76 even after the team was being torn down.