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American Focus > Blog > Sports > From Tom Hanks to Dame Lillard, mourning the Oakland A’s: ‘It’s pretty heartbreaking’
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From Tom Hanks to Dame Lillard, mourning the Oakland A’s: ‘It’s pretty heartbreaking’

Last updated: September 30, 2024 3:16 am
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Tom Hanks, the renowned actor, has always been a loyal fan of the Oakland A’s. Growing up in the Bay Area, he could see the lights of the Oakland Coliseum from his family home in the Lower Hills. The A’s moved to Oakland when Hanks was 12, and some of his fondest memories revolve around the team.

One of Hanks’ most memorable moments as a fan was during Game 3 of the 1972 World Series, Oakland’s first time hosting a World Series game. Hanks vividly recalls a freak storm that rolled in, delaying the game and extending Oakland’s moment in the baseball universe. He reminisces about the players he watched during that time, such as Vida Blue, Joe Rudi, and Reggie Jackson, and how they left a lasting impact on him.

Now, as the A’s prepare to play their final game at the Coliseum before moving to Sacramento and eventually Las Vegas, the sense of finality has hit Hanks and many other fans hard. Former A’s, notable fans, and even celebrities like Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and actor Blake Anderson have shared their favorite A’s memories and expressed their sadness over the team’s departure.

Barack Obama, former President of the United States, also has a special connection to the A’s. Despite being a Chicago White Sox fan in his adult life, Obama was an Oakland A’s fan growing up in Hawaii. The A’s represented a source of pride for the city of Oakland, especially within the Black community, as players like Rickey Henderson and Dave Stewart became icons and heroes for many.

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As the A’s faced years of stadium deal negotiations and the eventual decision to relocate to Las Vegas, the pain of losing the team has been deeply felt by fans, including Hanks, Anderson, and Representative Barbara Lee. Despite the disappointment and heartbreak, these fans continue to hold onto their memories of the A’s and the impact the team had on their lives.

In the end, saying goodbye to the A’s in Oakland is a bittersweet moment for fans like Hanks, Anderson, and Lee. They will always cherish the memories and experiences they had at the Coliseum, but the reality of the team’s departure marks the end of an era for Oakland baseball fans.

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