Henderson, Ellis, Odom and Alderson to be inducted into Athletics' Hall of Fame
The four honorees helped Oakland win division titles and a World Series run, with Sandy Alderson serving as general manager from 1983-97.
- Center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John 'Blue Moon' Odom, and executive Sandy Alderson will be inducted into the Athletics' Hall of Fame on September 12.
- Odom won the clinching Game 5 of the 1974 World Series, while Alderson served as general manager from 1983-97, securing four AL West titles.
- During six seasons in Oakland, Henderson recorded 104 home runs and 377 RBI, while Ellis helped the team secure three division titles in the 2000s.
- Before the game against Seattle, the organization will host an induction ceremony to honor these four figures for their distinct contributions to the franchise's championship history.
- Alderson returned to the organization in 2019 for a two-year stint assisting General Manager Billy Beane, demonstrating his long-term dedication to the franchise's ongoing success.
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Henderson, Ellis, Odom and Alderson to be inducted into Athletics’ Hall of Fame
Center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John “Blue Moon” Odom and executive Sandy Alderson will be inducted into the Athletics' Hall of Fame.
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Henderson, Ellis, Odom and Alderson to be inducted into Athletics' Hall of Fame
Center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John “Blue Moon” Odom and executive Sandy Alderson will be inducted into the Athletics’ Hall of Fame.
Hendu, Ellis lead class of A's legends inducted into club's Hall of Fame
The Oakland Athletics are set to honor legends Dave Henderson and Mark Ellis, along with John “Blue Moon” Odom and executive Sandy Alderson, as part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class. The induction ceremony will take place on September 12, prior to the A’s game against Seattle. Henderson made a significant impact during his six seasons with the team, including an All-Star selection in 1991 and a role in their 1989 World Series victory. Ellis, who p…
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