An Ode to the Oakland Coliseum (or Thanks for the Memories)

Raider fans at the Oakland Coliseum

I hadn't been home to Oakland, California, in 15 years. To celebrate a milestone birthday, I decided give myself the trip of a lifetime - a 70 trip across the United States, which I was dubbing "70 Days Across America".

When the Oakland Coliseum Was the Hottest Sports Ticket in the Land

Raider fans at the Oakland Coliseum

The Oakland Coliseum was once considered one of the best sports venues in the United States, attracting a collection of professional sports franchises, from football to baseball, basketball, ice hockey,. and soccer.