On Sept. 4, 2002, Oakland first baseman Scott Hatteberg's game-winning homer against the Kansas City Royals would forever be solidified in the organization's story. It was a 12-11 victory for the A's -- their 20th straight win -- which then turned into an American League record.

Who did Hatteberg pinch hit for?

It's hard not to be romantic about the only walk-off home run of Scott Hatteberg's career. On Sept. 4, 2002, the catcher-turned-first-baseman stepped into the batter's box at Oakland to pinch-hit for Eric Byrnes in the bottom of the ninth with the Athletics and Royals tied, 11-11.

Did Billy Beane ever win?

After the 2002 season, the Boston Red Sox made Beane an offer of $12.5 million to become their GM, but he declined. ... In the 2012 season the Athletics again made the playoffs under Beane, winning the American League West title on the last day of the regular season.