September 26, 1954 – The Athletic’s played their final home game in Philadelphia. The franchise had called the “City of Brotherly Love” home since they were founded in 1901. After the 1954 season, the club was in dire financial straights so reluctantly the team and Shibe Park (Connie Mack Stadium) were both liquidated.
The new owner, Arnold Johnson moved the club West to Kansas City, MO. They played there from 1955 through the 1967 season before moving to Oakland. As for the 1954 game in Philly, The A’s knocked off the Yankees 8-6 in that final game at Connie Mack Stadium.
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