How much did Billy Beane make as a GM?

Billy Beane once turned down a $12.5-million, five-year contract with the Red Sox that would have made him the highest-paid General Manager in sports history up that point. He instead opted to continue earning a salary of $1 million with the A’s.

Did the Oakland A’s do well in 2002?

The Athletics finished first in the American League West with a record of 103–59. The Athletics’ 2002 campaign ranks among the most famous in franchise history.

What happened to the 2002 Oakland Athletics?

In 2002 the Oakland A’s won 20 consecutive games, setting an American League record. The A’s went on to win the AL West with a record of 103-59, though they lost in the division series to the Twins in 5 games. The manager at the time was Art Howe.

Did the Oakland A’s win the World Series in 2001?

The Athletics’ 102 wins were at the time the most by a Wild Card clincher in MLB history. The Athletics faced the New York Yankees (the three-time defending World Series champions) in the ALDS….2001 Oakland Athletics season.

2001 Oakland Athletics
Owner(s)	Stephen Schott & Kenneth Hofmann
General manager(s)	Billy Beane
Manager(s)	Art Howe

Who was the owner of the Oakland A’s during Moneyball?

Stephen Schott

Stephen C. Schott
Nationality	American
Education	B.A. Santa Clara University
Occupation	real-estate developer
Known for	former owner of the Oakland Athletics

Did the Oakland A’s make the playoffs in 2002?

(4) Anaheim Angels (Wild Card, 99–63): Angels win series, 3–1. (2) Oakland Athletics (Western Division champion, 103–59) vs. (3) Minnesota Twins (Central Division champion, 94–67): Twins win series, 3–2….

2002 American League Division Series
Radio announcers	John Rooney, Buck Martinez

When did the Oakland A’s win a championship?

Throughout their history, the Athletics have won nine World Series championships. One of the American League’s eight charter franchises, the team was founded in Philadelphia in 1901 as the Philadelphia Athletics….