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Bookmark or Share- Charlie Finley - WikipediaCharles Oscar Finley (February 22, 1918 – February 19, 1996), nicknamed "Charlie O" or "Charley O", was an American businessman who owned Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics. Finley purchased the franchise while it was located in Kansas City, moving it to Oakland in 1968.
- ESPN Classic - Finley entertained and enraged"His middle name was Oscar, but he said it's Charles O., for owner, Finley," says Dick Williams, manager of the World Champion Oakland A's of 1972 and 1973, on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury...
- Charlie Finley | Oakland Athletics, MLB Owner, Innovator ...Charlie Finley (born February 22, 1918, Ensley, Alabama, U.S.—died February 19, 1996, Chicago, Illinois) was an American insurance executive and professional baseball club owner who was frequently involved in controversy with the commissioner of baseball, the American League, managers, and players.
- Finley, Charles Oscar (“Charlie”) - Encyclopedia.comFinley, Charles Oscar (“Charlie”) (b. 22 February 1918 in Ensley, Alabama; d. 19 February 1996 in Chicago, Illinois), controversial and innovative sports owner who assembled a baseball dynasty in the early 1970s. Finley was one of the three children of Oscar Finley, a steelworker, and Burmah Fields.
- FINLEY YEARS - Oakland Athletics HistoryIn May 1996, the Oakland Coliseum had a Charlie Finley day, in which they presented a green and white street sign that said “CHARLIE FINLEY DR.”. A replica of this street sign was given to Carl A. Finley, Jr., and three of Charlie’s children who attended.
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