victory, while former Cincinnati Reds star Ewell Blackwell pitched three scoreless innings in relief for the save. Starting lineup Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions May 11, 1955: Sonny Dixon and cash were traded by the Athletics to the New York Yankees for Enos Slaughter and Johnny Sain. May 31, 1955: Clete Boyer was signed as an amateur free agent (bonus baby) by the Athletics. May 1955: Al Sima was traded by the Athletics to the Washington Senators for Gus Keriazakos. September 10, 1955: Joe Ginsberg was purchased by the Athletics from the Seattle Rainiers. September 12, 1955: Glenn Cox was purchased by the Athletics from the Brooklyn Dodgers. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games played; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Awards and honors All-Star Game Jim Finigan, third baseman, starter Vic Power, reserve Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: LancasterWelch franchise transferred to Marion and renamed, July 14, 1955 References External links 1955 Kansas City Athletics team page at Baseball Reference 1955 Kansas City Athletics team page at www.baseball-almanac.com Oakland Athletics seasons Kansas City Athletics season 1955 in sports in Missouri