The Oakland Alameda County Coliseum is part of a multisport complex with an indoor arena next door.
In 1968, it became home to the Athletics, which had relocated from Kansas City.
The Oakland Alameda County Coliseum was opened in the era of multipurpose stadiums.
It was round to accommodate baseball and football, but it was not necessarily best suited for either one.
They played in Super Bowl II and won Super Bowl XI.
In 1982, the Raiders moved to Los Angeles after a long legal battle.
The City of Oakland lured the Raiders back in 1995.
Over the last three decades, baseball has struggled in Oakland.
Eventually, the Athletics made an agreement to move to Las Vegas.
Squabbles with the City of Oakland have left the Athletics without a home for the next few seasons.
A plan is underway for them to use a AAA stadium in Sacramento beginning in 2025.
The 2024 season has been a year-long wake for Oakland’s loyal fans.