About this episode
Every franchise has its inner circle—the names that don’t just show up in box scores but live in the muscle memory of the fanbase. This episode puts the spotlight on who should be next when the A’s open the doors to their Hall of Fame in 2026. Three names rise above the rest: Ken Holtzman, Ken Korach, and Mark Ellis. One was a bulldog on the mound during championship runs, one has been the soundtrack of generations of A’s baseball, and one quietly defined professionalism and toughness up the middle. Different roles. Same impact. This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. This is about legacy, standards, and what the A’s choose to honor as the franchise turns the page into a new era. Holtzman represents winning when winning was the expectation. Korach represents continuity when everything else was changing. Ellis represents the grinder who did things the right way every single night. If the A’s Hall of Fame is about more than numbers—about meaning—then the 2026 class feels obvious. A’s Hall of Fame, A’s Hall of Fame 2026, Ken Holtzman, Ken Korach, Mark Ellis, A’s history, A’s legends, A’s franchise history, A’s great players, A’s broadcasters, A’s Hall of Fame predictions, A’s legacy, baseball Hall of Fame team honors, A’s all time greats, A’s fan debate Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable fr
