The A's have won nine world championships. The Philadelphia Athletics of Connie Mack won the World Series in 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929 and 1930. The Oakland A's won in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1989.
Connie Mack was an unremarkable catcher in his player years, but after he quit playing he the became very remarkable manager. He spent like four plus decades as the manager of Philadelphia Athletics starting around the turn of the twentieth century until his retirement after World War Two. Philly won five World Series during his reign.
Connie Mack was the manager of the Philadelphia ATHLETICS. During his years as manager-owner, his teams won 3731 games -- almost a thousand more wins than John McGraw, the manger with the second most wins.
Charlie Grimm, who managed the Cubs between 1932-1938, 1944-1949, and 1960, is the all time winningest manager in Cubs history. His all time record with the Cubs was 946-782 and he led the team to the World Series in 1932, 1935, 1938, and 1945.
The Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in 1980, and 2008.
The Boston Red Sox won the 2007 World Series, and the Philladelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series.
The Los Angeles Angels won the 2002 World Series and the Florida Marlins won the 2003 World Series.
The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2007, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in 2008.
1) Connie Mack - won 3582 games with the Philadelphia Athletics between 1901-1950. 2) John McGraw - won 2583 games with the New York Giants between 1902-1932. 3) Walt Alston - won 2040 games with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers between 1954-1976. 4) Bobby Cox - won 2131 games with the Atlanta Braves between 1978-1981 and 1990-August 24, 2010.
Phillies and in 1 and they won every other world series
Cliff Lee did not won a World Series yet.
The Cubs last won the World Series in 1908. Since then, the Yankees have won 26 World Series.