The Athletics finished seventh in the American League West Division with a record of 54 wins and 108 losses.
Only 306,763 paying customers (an average of 3,984 for 77 home dates; there were four doubleheaders) showed up to watch the A's in 1979, the team's worst attendance since leaving Philadelphia.
The city was in the midst of its battle with the Oakland Raiders over their move to Los Angeles and didn't want to lose both teams.
On June 24, Rickey Henderson made his major league debut against the Texas Rangers.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.