Oakland A's 1-3 Chicago Cubs
Oakland County Coliseum
3rd July 2013
Att 35,067
Opened in 1966, the Oakland County Coliseum is now the only stadium that is home to both an MLB and NFL team. This last glimpse into what was once common place throughout the country, clearly demonstrates the problems. I must admit, even having seen aerial pictures I still struggle to see how a football field fits in! One thing for sure, some of the seats are going to be a long way from the NFL action.
In 1996, the stadium was expanded in the outfield adding 10,000 seats and more boxes in what is known locally as 'Mount Davis' after the late Raiders owner Al Davis. It is said this makes the stadium look more like an NFL stadium, but personally I don't see it.
The capacity is 35,067 for baseball (53,200 expandable to 64,200 for NFL) which makes it the smallest in MLB but that is with the upper tier closed off (bar two sections behind home plate). With standing this capacity is 37,090 and if all seats are used it could be as high as 55,945.
It's age, tarps, huge foul territory and the persistent sewerage problems (the ground is below sea level) has got the stadium the reputations as the worse in baseball. However, despite all this, I didn't think it was too bad. Yes it is very cramped out back, moving around quickly is not possible, and the toilets need an upgrade, but from a 'game viewing' perspective it's not too bad.
In terms of the game, it was a decent pitching duel between Garza and Colon (as you would expect) but the Cubs ability to get on base settled it.
With the 4th July game being a day game, we had post match fireworks, which meant a quick exit back to San Francisco. Always a plus!
In 1996, the stadium was expanded in the outfield adding 10,000 seats and more boxes in what is known locally as 'Mount Davis' after the late Raiders owner Al Davis. It is said this makes the stadium look more like an NFL stadium, but personally I don't see it.
The capacity is 35,067 for baseball (53,200 expandable to 64,200 for NFL) which makes it the smallest in MLB but that is with the upper tier closed off (bar two sections behind home plate). With standing this capacity is 37,090 and if all seats are used it could be as high as 55,945.
It's age, tarps, huge foul territory and the persistent sewerage problems (the ground is below sea level) has got the stadium the reputations as the worse in baseball. However, despite all this, I didn't think it was too bad. Yes it is very cramped out back, moving around quickly is not possible, and the toilets need an upgrade, but from a 'game viewing' perspective it's not too bad.
In terms of the game, it was a decent pitching duel between Garza and Colon (as you would expect) but the Cubs ability to get on base settled it.
With the 4th July game being a day game, we had post match fireworks, which meant a quick exit back to San Francisco. Always a plus!