Oakland A’s Fan Tales: Samuel, Go A’s, 8

Mar 27 2020 by Athletics Nation

 

The making of an Oakland A’s fan

Most of us have a moment, game or season when we became loyal A’s fans. My moment came in 1983 at the age of seven when my Dad took me to my first A’s game at the Coliseum. As we made the two-hour trek from our home in Santa Cruz, I had no idea that my life was about to change. Walking from the parking lot towards the East entrance gate I remember hearing the glorious baritone voice of Public Address Announcer Roy Steele for the first time and...

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