The plan of Marv Davis to buy the A’s from Charlie Finley is thwarted by the American League

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On February 12, 1980 — The plan of Marv Davis to buy the Oakland A’s from Charlie Finley is thwarted when the American League offers to buy out the Oakland Coliseum lease. The billionaire businessman, who will also make failed bids for the NFL’s Cowboys and Broncos, had hoped to move the franchise from the City by the Bay to Denver.