In an emotional farewell to the city of Oakland, the Athletics secured a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum, marking the end of their 57 seasons at the iconic stadium.
“Today there is crying in baseball,” one fan’s sign read, as some lined up outside the stadium from the early morning hours as they waited to watch the A’s play at the Coliseum one final time. Before the game, A’s legends made appearances to honor the franchise’s history. Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson and A’s icon Dave Stewart threw out the ceremonial first pitch, while former ace Barry Zito took the field to sing the National Anthem, setting the stage for the emotional farewell.
In November, Major League Baseball owners approved the A’s relocation to Las Vegas, following in the footsteps of the NFL’s Raiders, who left Oakland for Sin City in 2020. The Oakland Coliseum, which was a hybrid football-baseball stadium, has hosted countless moments, from six World Series championships to four AFC title games, with the A’s and Raiders etching their legacies into the venue.
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