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Oakland Alameda County Complex - Warriors Arena - Raiders & A's Stadium Postcard:
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OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUNTY STADIUM & ARENA

The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, often referred to simply as the Oakland Coliseum or the Coliseum, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Oakland, California. It has been home to various sports teams over the years, including Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics and the National Football League's Oakland Raiders (now the Las Vegas Raiders). The venue has also hosted numerous concerts, soccer matches, and other events.

Here are some key features and historical points about the Oakland Coliseum:

History: The stadium opened in 1966 and has undergone several renovations and updates since then. It was initially built as a home for the Athletics, who moved from Kansas City to Oakland.

Capacity and Layout: The Coliseum has a seating capacity of around 46,867 for baseball games and can accommodate up to approximately 63,132 for football games. It features a dual-purpose design with the ability to convert the field between baseball and football configurations.

Baseball at the Coliseum: The Oakland Athletics have called the Coliseum home for the majority of their existence in Oakland. The team has won multiple championships while playing there and has seen numerous legendary players grace its field.

Some notable players who have played for the Athletics at the Coliseum include:

Reggie Jackson

Rickey Henderson

Dennis Eckersley

Catfish Hunter

Mark McGwire

Jose Canseco

Dave Stewart

Football at the Coliseum: The Oakland Raiders played at the Coliseum from 1966 until their relocation to Las Vegas in 2020. The Raiders also had a rich history at the stadium, with many memorable moments and players.

Notable players who have played for the Raiders at the Coliseum include:

Ken Stabler

Marcus Allen

Howie Long

Tim Brown

Bo Jackson

Other Events: In addition to sports, the Coliseum has hosted numerous concerts featuring world-famous artists and bands. It has also been used for soccer matches, monster truck rallies, and other large-scale events.

Overall, the Oakland Coliseum holds a significant place in sports history, particularly for the Oakland Athletics and the Oakland Raiders, and has been witness to many memorable games and performances by legendary players across multiple sports.

ORACLE ARENA: Golden State Warriors (NBA) (1966-1967), (1971-1996), (1997-present) California Golden Seals (NHL) (1967–1976) Golden Bay Earthquakes (MISL I) (1982-1983) Oakland Skates (RHI) (1993-1995) California Golden Bears (NCAAB) (part-time 1966-1997, full-time 1997-1999)

The arena has been home to the Golden State Warriors since 1966, excepting the one-year hiatus. The California Golden Bears of the Pac-10 played the entire 1997-98 and 1998-99 seasons at the arena while their primary home, Harmon Gym, was being renovated into Haas Pavilion. For some years before then, the Bears played occasional games against popular non-conference opponents at the arena.

The Coliseum also hosted the Bay Bombers (Roller Derby, 1966–1973) as well as the California Golden Seals (also known as the Oakland Seals and California Seals previously) of the NHL from 1967–1976 and the Golden Bay Earthquakes of the original MISL during the 1982-83 season. The Oakland Skates, a professional roller hockey team, also played here from 1993 to 1995.

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