Ken Hofmann, the Oakland-born former co-owner of the A’s for nearly a decade, died on Sunday night. He was 95.
Hofmann preferred staying in the background and was rarely interviewed, whether it was in his role as a homebuilder, a philanthropist or as a part-owner of both the A’s and Seattle Seahawks.
“The Oakland A’s are deeply saddened by the news of Ken Hofmann’s passing,” A’s president Dave Kaval said in a statement Monday. “He will be remembered for his commitment to our community and his passion for the A’s. His contributions to our organization are still felt today.