Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the A's inaugural game at the Oakland Coliseum, and the team will celebrate by hosting a free-admission game vs. the White Sox.
Lew Krausse, who was the A's starting pitcher for their first game in Oakland on April 17, 1968, will be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Both the A's and White Sox will wear throwback '68 jerseys.
Tickets for the 7:05 p.m. PT contest have already been distributed. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis and the first 35,000 fans will receive a 50th anniversary tote bag.