In their first year in the newly established American League West, the Athletics finished second, nine games behind the Minnesota Twins.
Reggie Jackson hit two home runs versus the Washington Senators, with President Richard Nixon in the crowd.
[9] By July 1, the A's had played in 71 games and Jackson had hit 30 home runs, 62 RBI, .287 batting average and a 1.145 OPS.
He was on pace to break the home run record set by Roger Maris eight years earlier.
[12] Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.