Brown also played for the Oakland Oaks (1968-69), Washington Caps (1969-70), Virginia Squires (1970-71), and Denver Rockets (1971-72). [1] [2] Roster [ edit] 14 Andrew Anderson - Point guard 44 Wesley Bialosuknia - Shooting guard The next season, Barry was allowed to play for the Oaks. Data Provided By The 1969 Oakland Athletics played 162 games during the regular season, won 88 games, lost 74 games, and finished in second position. They played their home games at Oakland Coliseum (Park Factors: 96/95) where 778,232 fans witnessed their 1969 Athletics finish the season with a .543 winning percentage. 126.5 (1st of 11) Photo Gallery [2 photos of 20 players] Regular Season Playoffs Vitals # Player Name Pos. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Oaks' second year was a complete turnaround success for several reasons. "A baseball swing is a very finely tuned instrument. copyright=new Date(); Jan 15, OAK (9-25) tied with MNS, 1-1, 44. In the [1][2], 1968 ABA All-Star Game selections (game played on January 9, 1968). We present them here for purely educational purposes. In the Western Finals, things would go much smoother for the Oaks as they swept the reigning Western Division Champion New Orleans Buccaneers in four straight games. Sep 4, OAK (75-59) lost to MIN, 5-10, 137. Find out more. (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.) Nov 11 @ NOB, OAK (9-1) beat NOB, 136-127, 11. Feb 7 @ KEN, OAK (39-6) beat KEN, 124-122, 46. The Oaks were in direct competition with the NBAs San Francisco Warriors, and took a shot across the bow, by signing Warriors star Rick Barry to a multiyear six figure deal that included 15% of the Oaks. "\\+(l \\\\ \\\\\\\"^\\\\U[IH[_RUP[sFTA]Y@AFIKK5I03\\\\\\\\QIJHLC02\\\\0C\\\\"+ game. Pace: 116.6 (1st of 11), Off Rtg: 107.9 (1st of 11) 87-75, 740 Runs, 678 Runs Allowed, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Apr 1, OAK (21-39) tied with STL, 2-2. Do you have a sports website? However, in December the Oaks would hit a bump in the road as Rick Barry suffered a knee injury against the New York Nets. KPIX Eyewitness News report from May 8th 1969 featuring the Oakland Oaks basketball team beating the Indiana Pacers to win the ABA Championship. Nov 26 @ NOB, OAK (14-2) beat NOB, 121-108, 17. Dec 2, OAK (16-3) lost to DLC, 111-112, 23. We present them here for purely educational purposes. League Search Page-> NHL-> 1969-70-> Oakland Seals-> Roster & Statistics. All rights reserved. Player Register. Oaks win series, 41 With a strong roster, Boone instead decided to sell the Oaks to an investment group headed by Earl M. Foreman for $2.6 million. Sep 18, OAK (80-69) lost to KCR, 1-6, 150. Nov 27 @ MMF, OAK (15-2) beat MMF, 130-116, 18. They were helped in part by the hiring of Alex Hannum and Rick Barry for $85,000 per year. Nov 21 @ DNR, OAK (12-2) beat DNR, 125-114, 15. in describing your favorite Oaks memories. Oct 29, OAK (3-1) lost to NOB, 119-124, 9. - unknown, for minors. Aug 19, OAK (68-50) lost to CLE, 0-3, 120. was most of the season), the Oaks still dominated their The Oaks scored 985 runs, most in the league. Kenny Wilburn and tore knee ligaments. The Oaks finished at 60-18, 14 games ahead of New Orleans in the Western Division. Mar 15, OAK (53-13) beat MNP, 131-120, 67. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? Despite being owned by singer Pat Boone, S. Kenneth Davidson and Dennis A. Murphy, the team lost money due to the proximity of the San Francisco Warriors. and has also added a postscript: a letter written by Jabali in May 1998 The 1968-69 Oakland Oaks season was the 2nd and final season of the Oaks of the ABA. Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). well with Oakland, averaging 10.1 points per game that first year. 88-74-0, Find out more. - Reggie Jackson, A Complete Roster for the 1969 Oakland Athletics. Mar 8, OAK (17-37) tied with LAK, 2-2, 65. Barry thought it would be fun to play for his friend and mentor. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. However, a court injunction kept Rick Barry from joining the Oaks in their first season, as he was ruled to be property of the Warriors. Aug 10, OAK (65-46) lost to NYY, 1-5, 113. Mar 22, OAK (54-17) beat HSM, 147-115, 72. "The Best NBA Teams Of All-Time, According To Elo", "1967-68 Oakland Oaks Roster and Stats | Basketball-Reference.com", https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223307/http://www.remembertheaba.com/Oakland-Oaks.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196768_Oakland_Oaks_season&oldid=1137345921, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 03:46. Record: 22-40-14 (58 points), Finished 4th in NHL West Division (Schedule and Results) Aug 22, OAK (69-51) lost to BAL, 3-4, 125. Sep 7, OAK (76-61) lost to MIN, 4-16, 140. They won the ABA's Eastern Division by 11 games over the Kentucky Colonels. Multi-year: 1967/68: Originally set to be called the Oakland Americans, the ABA team in Northern California owned by a group of celebrities led by Singer Pat Boone decided to take the name of the old Minor League Baseball team from the PCL the Oakland Oaks. Sep 15, OAK (79-67) lost to MIN, 3-6, 147. of these players, the Oaks were one of the ABA's worst teams, and lost Following the 1972 season, Rick Barry would return to the Warriors, helping to lead them to a NBA Championship in 1975. Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games. Rick Barry would attempt a comeback, but would be lost for the season after reinjuring the knee. They were helped in part by the hiring of Alex Hannum and Rick Barry for $85,000 per year. The Oaks gave up Steve Jones and Ron Franz and got Larry Brown and Doug Moe in return. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. However the team sued to stop him from playing, which meant that he would sit out the season rather than play for the Warriors, subsequently doing radio broadcasts for the Oaks. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Oaks finished first in the Western Division and won their first and only ABA title. combination of players proved to be deadly to the rest of the ABA. Do you have a sports website? Record: 60-18, First Place in Western Division Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena, ABA 1969 Playoffs: Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? "{#iy9r+y=4gqc{!gczfi77\\\\1j\\\\cg\\\"\\\\f(;} ornture;}))++(y)^(iAtdeCoarc" + Join our linker program. Click here for Chriscreamer.com's Oakland Oaks Page, Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties, Commissioners of the National Football League. WHA hat tricks courtesy Scott Surgent. three-pointers over the course of five games. Feb 16 @ DLC, OAK (41-10) lost to DLC, 116-119, 52. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a unique set of rosters not easily In only 35 games with the Oaks, he averaged 34 points per game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Feb 8 @ INA, OAK (40-6) beat INA, 118-103, 47. But what people really remembered was the Oaks' Warren Armstrong clubbing Stars center Jim Jarvis on the back, and then intentionally stepping on Jarvis's head while Jarvis was prone on the floor. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Dec 31, OAK (9-20) tied with TOR, 1-1, 38. Professional Basketball would return to Oakland just two years later, as the San Francisco Warriors moved across the bay into the Oakland Coliseum Arena, becoming the Golden State Warriors in 1971. The Oakland Oaks, a baseball team playing with an open classification, played in the Pacific Coast League between 1908 and 1955. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. Dec 27 @ NYA, OAK (26-4) beat NYA, 131-116, 31. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. //--> The 1969 Oakland Oaks, coached by Alex Hannum, won the ABA Finals after finishing the regular season in 1st place in the Western Division with a 60-18 record. its two years, most of which paid off during its second year. several AAU and Eastern League "veterans" (Steve Jones, document.write(update); update=copyright.getFullYear(); Player Register. Feb 2, OAK (38-6) lost to DNR, 105-119, 45. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Sep 19, OAK (80-70) lost to CAL, 6-7, 151. Playing the entire postseason without Rick Barry the Oaks also got big playoffs performances from Gary Bradds, Doug Moe, Larry Brown and Ira Harge. Record: (Series Stats)Won ABA Finals (4-1) versus Indiana Pacers Australian Football Stats - Australian Football Search 1967/68: Originally set to be called the Oakland Americans, the ABA team in Northern California owned by a group of celebrities led by Singer Pat Boone decided to take the name of the old Minor League Baseball team from the PCL the Oakland Oaks. While he was with the Oaks, he averaged a league-best 26.7 points per Oakland Raiders roster for the 1969 AFL season. Every player's name links to their career statistics. Oakland yielded 886 runs. Eventually settling into last place the Oaks would become the punching bag of the first year ABA as wins became scarcer as the season wore on. Buy his book. Rick Barry attempted to defect over to the Oaks, due to being angered by San Francisco Warriors management's failure to pay him certain incentive awards he felt he was due. Back Tart had absolutely no conscience shooting-wise. Record: The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. (Series Stats)Won ABA Finals (4-1) versus Indiana Pacers Barry was willing to jump to the Oaks from the Warriors because the Oaks offered him an impressive six-figure salary, plus 15 percent ownership of the franchise. Or write about sports? Mar 7 @ NOB, OAK (50-12) beat NOB, 123-121, 64. . the early years of the ABA, the Oaks were the only ABA franchise in "direct" geographic Find out more. This site is maintained for research purposes only. However, the team operated at a loss. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Oaks won series, 4-3, Western Division Finals vs. New Orleans Buccaneers (46-32) The Oaks finished first in the Western Division and won their first and only ABA title. Jan 19 @ NYA, OAK (35-4) beat NYA, 116-105, 40. while(x=eval(x)); In Game 7 in Oakland, the Oaks would emerge victorious 115-102 to advance to the Western Division Finals. According to the Elo rating system, the Oaks had the second-worst performance of any professional basketball team ever in a major league, of 1485 such team-seasons, with only the 1946-47 Pittsburgh Ironmen having a worse year. All rights reserved. In the ABA Western Division Semifinals, they defeated the Denver Rockets in seven games. Jun 21, OAK (34-27) lost to MIN, 4-14, 105. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Do you have a blog? As Feb 11, OAK (40-8) lost to HSM, 100-101, 50. Below the main roster you will find in the Fast Facts section: a 1969 Oakland Athletics Opening Day starters list, a 1969 Oakland Athletics salary list, a 1969 Oakland Athletics uniform number breakdown and a 1969 Oakland Athletics primary starters list. The 1969 Oakland Oaks, coached by Alex Hannum, won the ABA Finals after finishing the regular season in 1st place in the Western Division with a 60-18 record. They played their home games at Oakland Coliseum (Park Factors: 96/95) where 778,232 fans witnessed their 1969 Athletics finish the season with a .543 winning percentage. Mar 24, OAK (19-38) tied with MNS, 2-2, 74. Finally, the Oaks drafted and signed talented rookies like Warren Armstrong, Jim Eakins, Mike Barrett, and Henry Logan. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. one point during the 1967-68 season, Bialosuknia hit nine straight Despite winning the title, the team moved to Washington to become the Washington Caps. Oakland Oaks had a legendary lineup which included Ernie Lombardi, Billy . Wes Bialosuknia out of Connecticut (also known as "Mr. B") was the Oaks "mad bomber." The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 1969-70 Oakland Seals playing in the NHL. a 131-116 win over the New York Nets, Barry collided with Nets' forward Hank Bauer(80-69) During the 1968-69 season, they averaged only about 2,800 fans per game. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. var pfHeaderImgUrl = '';var pfHeaderTagline = '';var pfdisableClickToDel = 0;var pfHideImages = 0;var pfImageDisplayStyle = 'right';var pfDisablePDF = 0;var pfDisableEmail = 0;var pfDisablePrint = 0;var pfCustomCSS = 'https://www.baseball-almanac.com/css/print.css';var pfBtVersion='2';(function(){var js,pf;pf=document.createElement('script');pf.type='text/javascript';pf.src='//cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(pf)})(); The 1969 Oakland Athletics played 162 games during the regular season, won 88 games, lost 74 games, and finished in second position. When Barry was out (which The Warriors refused to match the Oaks' offer. Feb 18 @ DNR, OAK (43-10) beat DNR, 118-116, 54. Despite Barry being limited to just 35 games, the Oaks went on to post the best record in the ABA at 60-18, as Alex Hannum was named Coach of the Year. American Basketball Association Rosters. The name was also used by a team in the American Basketball League in 1962. Mar 18, OAK (18-37) tied with MTL, 2-2, 70. Brown (#11, above right) was the ringleader most nights. In The 1968-69 Oakland Oaks season was the 2nd and final season of the Oaks of the ABA. 2nd Do you have a blog? The Oakland Oakswere a minor league baseballteam in Oakland, Californiathat played in the Pacific Coast Leaguefrom 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia. "Remember the ABA: 1968-69 Regular Season Standings and Playoff Results", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=196869_Oakland_Oaks_season&oldid=1106318621, American Basketball Association championship seasons, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 August 2022, at 02:33. (Series Stats)Won ABA Western Division Finals (4-0) versus New Orleans Buccaneers Jan 4 @ LAS, OAK (29-4) beat LAS, 140-135, 38. OAKLAND AMERICANS [1967] OAKLAND OAKS [1967-69] WASHINGTON CAPITOLS [1969-70] . Feb 17 @ HSM, OAK (42-10) beat HSM, 149-122, 53. (Series Stats). revised his article, ABA 1969 Playoffs: Won ABA Western Division Semifinals (4-3) versus Denver Rockets ( Series Stats) Won ABA Western Division Finals (4-0) versus New Orleans Buccaneers ( Series Stats) Won ABA Finals (4-1) versus Indiana Pacers ( Series Stats) ABA Champions Oaks Franchise Index Roster & Stats Schedule & Results More 1968-69 Oaks Pages Game Log Splits Lastly, they beat the Indiana Pacers in five games to secure the title.[1]. The streak was broken in a memorable game against Bill Sharman's Los Angeles Stars on January 22. Without Rick Barry, the Oaks roster was full of Eastern League Players that included Steve Snapper Jones, Jim Hadnot and Levern Tart. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Aug 12, OAK (66-47) lost to BAL, 3-4, 114. In the ABA Western Division Finals, they swept the previous Division Champion, the New Orleans Buccaneers, in four games. Some first-year Squires were holdovers from the 1969-70 Washington Caps squad ( Larry Brown, Fatty Taylor, Jim Eakins, and Mike Barrett). Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Do you have a blog? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 1949 Oakland Oaks Roster Pacific Coast League ( PCL) - Class: AAA Team Record: 104-83 Finished 2nd in the PCL Manager: Chuck Dressen (104-83) Location: Oakland, California Ballpark: Oaks' Park Attendance: 534,711, Avg. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Dec 28 @ INA, OAK (27-4) beat INA, 129-121, 32. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 1949-50 Oakland Oaks playing in the PCHL. Mar 26 @ HSM, OAK (55-18) beat HSM, 131-124, 74. Nov 10 @ MMF, OAK (8-1) beat MMF, 137-129, 10. Tart had been a late cut of the Boston Stats researched by Frank Fleming, all information, and team names are property of the American Basketball Association. However, the team operated at a loss. GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM Birthplace Age; Eric Unger 1 : C: 67 . Andy Anderson from Canisius was a strong double figure scorer for The 196869 Oakland Oaks season was the 2nd and final season of the Oaks of the ABA. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. However, after Barry signed with the Oaks, the Warriors filed suit to prevent Barry from jumping leagues. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [1][2] Team history[edit] Alex Hannum left the Philadelphia 76ers and became the Oaks' new coach. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Mar 11, OAK (17-37) tied with PIT, 2-2, 67. Guard Larry Despite the presence After the Championship: Despite the success on the court, the Oaks struggled to draw fans, averaging only 2,867 fans per game. Or write about sports? Part of the Baseball Almanac Family, 1969 Oakland Athletics Roster | Research by. Dec 29 @ MNP, OAK (28-4) beat MNP, 120-99, 33. Included, where data is available, is a 1969 Oakland Athletics Opening Day starters list, a 1969 Oakland Athletics salary All rights reserved. Finished Despite losing Barry, the Oaks continued to win as they won 16 straight games as Larry Brown and Doug Moe, who were acquired from the New Orleans Buccaneers helped fill the slack. Previous Season Next Season. The Oakland Oaks are champions of the American Basketball Association, and talking of a dynasty. Pace: 116.6 (1st of 11), Off Rtg: 107.9 (1st of 11) Boone poured a lot of money and effort into the Oaks franchise during While the Oaks were successful on the court in the second season, they never drew well. Nov 12 @ DNR, OAK (9-2) lost to DNR, 127-134, 12. They were helped in part by the hiring of Alex Hannum and Rick Barry for $85,000 per year. Net Rtg: +7.2 (1st of 11), Arena: Data Provided By Or write about sports? 1967-68 Oakland Seals Roster and Statistics Next Season Record: 15-42-17 (47 points), Finished 6th in NHL West Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Bert Olmstead (11-37-16) Captain: Primary Arena: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena Goals For: 153 (12th of 12), Goals Against: 219 (8th of 12) SRS: -1.03 (12th of 12), SOS: -0.14 (7th of 12) Go beyond the basics. "7N00\\\\\\\\6A01\\\\\\\\~>).={1783'0pm\\\\rr\\\\23\\\\0s\\\\ (#?h=2e03\\\\\\"+ Barry attempted a comeback in Missed Playoffs. Sep 14, OAK (79-65) lost to CHW, 8-12, 145. Mar 16 @ DNR, OAK (53-14) lost to DNR, 119-131, 68. All Rights Reserved by Baseball Almanac, Inc.Hosted by Hosting 4 Less. They ran to 55 victories, third-best in the ABA. Head Coach: Fred Glover (22-40-14-0) Regular Season Playoffs Vitals # Featuring the solid quartet of ABA originals Brown, Daniels, Lewis, and Netolicky, plus backcourt help in NBA veteran John Barnhill and popular rookie Billy Keller from Purdue . . SOS: 0.00 (7th of 12), Playoffs:Lost Quarter-Finals (4-0) to Pittsburgh Penguins, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:33AM. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. approximately $750,000 during the 1967-68 season. Nov 29 @ KEN, OAK (16-2) beat KEN, 133-109, 19. However, their mostly minor league roster would soon be exposed as they struggled after Thanksgiving. Oaks won series, 4-0, ABA Finals vs. Indiana Pacers (44-34) Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 61. Def Rtg: 100.8 (1st of 11) SRS: -0.97 (11th of 12), Please note that players may not be in the uniform of the correct team in these images. Oct 19 @ KEN, OAK (2-0) beat KEN, 134-113, 3. Photo Gallery [22 photos of 27 players] Game Results. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 1969-70 Oakland Seals Roster and Statistics. The 1969-70 season was the greatest in team history. Hockey Stats - NHL - WHA - Minor League Hockey - Search Net Rtg: +7.2 (1st of 11), Arena: For scoring 21.5 points per game with 9.7 rebounds per game during the playoffs, Warren Jabali was named Playoffs MVP. nut. All logos used on this page were from Chris Creamers Sports Logos Page. Levern Tart, and Jim Hadnot) with a few real rookies (Ron Franz, Without Barry, the Oaks bested the Indiana Pacers in 5 games for the ABA Championship. With the new recruits the Oaks got off to a fast start, winning 16 of their first 18 games. Mar 30, OAK (58-18) beat KEN, 119-112, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Southeastern Iowa Community College, West Burlington Campus, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. break. The Oaks averaged 110.8 points a game (which was 4th best in the league), but gave up an average of 117.4 points, the worst in the league. Celtics a few seasons earlier. (Schedule and Results), Managers: The team was named for the city and used the oaktree and the acornas its symbols. Go inside the Hockey Reference Database. Barry, Brown and Moe were elected to the ABA All-Star team. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1968-69 Oakland Oaks Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 60-18, Finished 1st in ABA Western Division Coach: Alex Hannum (60-18) PTS/G: 126.5 (1st of 11) Opp PTS/G: 118.1 (11th of 11) SRS: 7.60 (1st of 11) Pace: 116.6 (1st of 11) Off Rtg: 107.9 (1st of 11) Def Rtg: 100.8 (1st of 11) Net Rtg: +7.2 (1st of 11) copyright John Oznick and used with permission. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. the first few months of the season, Barry was spectacular and averaged During the times that Barry was injured, the Oaks continued to steamroll through the ABA. After surviving a first round scare with the pesky Denver Rockets (the series went the full seven games), the Oaks cruised past New Orleans into the ABA Championship. opponents with pesky defense and an outstanding fast Page created on July 8, 2012. 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