Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" blared over the Oakland Coliseum speakers one last time on Thursday afternoon, as the Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 3–2 in their final home game in Oakland.

A visibly emotional Mark Kotsay addressed the crowd Thursday after the A’s played their final game in Oakland, a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers, telling the crowd simply, “There are no better fans than you guys.

A's manager Mark Kotsay and several players shared their thoughts after winning the final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday.