The Athletics A's baseball franchise has gone through a series of owners throughout their history.
Benjamin Shibe - 1901–1921
Benjamin Shibe was the owner of the Athletics when it was referred to as the Philadelphia Athletics as part of the American League.
Connie Mack - 1901–1954
Connie Mack was the owner of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901–1954. He was also a baseball player and manager.
Earle Mack & Roy Mack - 1950–1954
Earle Mack and Roy Mack led the team as part owners of the franchise.
Arnold Johnson - 1954–1960
Arnold Johnson purchased the Philadelphia Athletics baseball club and moved it to Kansas City, Missouri in 1954.
Charles O. Finley - 1960–1980
Charles O. Finley owned the Oakland Athletics while it was located in Kansas City, before moving it to Oakland in 1968.
Walter A. Haas, Jr. - 1980–1995
Walter A. Haas, Jr. was the principal owner of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1995. He acquired the team from Charles O. Finley in August 1980.
Stephen Schott & Ken Hofmann - 1995–2005
Stephen Schott and Ken Hofmann led the Athletics as part owners of the franchise from 1995 to 2005.
Lewis Wolff - 2005-2016
Lewis Wolff was the majority owner of the Oakland Athletics before selling his stake later on.