It was my first time attending a game at the River Cats' ballpark, and after visiting with a few of the McCoven, I decided to take a walk around the park and I ended up out near the lawn seating area. It was at this point that Belt proceeded to hit a home run directly at me.
Tom Hanks reflects on his journey with the Oakland A's, recalling the excitement of the 1972 World Series and his deep-rooted fandom since childhood. He recounts vivid memories of the A's winning three championships while he was in high school, highlighting iconic moments like witnessing Willie Mays' last at-bat and reminiscing about players such as Vida Blue and Reggie Jackson. As the team prepares to leave Oakland for Las Vegas, Hanks and other fans share a sense of nostalgia and loss.