Tom Hanks reflects on his journey with the Oakland A's, recalling the excitement of the 1972 World Series and his deep-rooted fandom since childhood. He recounts vivid memories of the A's winning three championships while he was in high school, highlighting iconic moments like witnessing Willie Mays' last at-bat and reminiscing about players such as Vida Blue and Reggie Jackson. As the team prepares to leave Oakland for Las Vegas, Hanks and other fans share a sense of nostalgia and loss.