Do fans ever wonder who keeps the Coliseum’s field looking good? Most likely not, but Clay Wood needs some recognition. Wood is the head groundskeeper for the Oakland Athletics, and as of 2015, has been with the Oakland Athletics organization for 26 years, including 21 years as the head groundskeeper.
Clay has done an extraordinary job that often goes unnoticed. He is one of the first people to arrive at the Coliseum and one of the last to leave, due to the countless hours of field preparation. He is very appreciated by the players and coaching staffs but is under appreciated by the casual fan.