Post by TheGoodMan19 on May 13, 2021 15:13:34 GMT
The nickname "Athletics" is as old as professional baseball. There was a Philadelphia Athletics in the original National Association in 1871. It's not the same franchise that plays in Oakland. Possibly 2nd oldest nickname in North America, tied with the Boston Red Sox/Stockings (also charter member of the NA). The Cincinnati Reds/Red Stockings started in 1869 (neither the current franchises either)