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Rocky Marciano vs Don Cockell
Rocky Marciano was one of the greatest boxers of all time, finishing with a 49-0 record. His second to last fight was on May 16, 1955...
David Hegler
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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March Madness: San Jose Arena/HP Pavilion/SAP Center
The SAP Center in San Jose, California has hosted numerous NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament games over the years. It has...
David Hegler
Mar 31, 20216 min read
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March Madness: The Cow Palace
The Cow Palace in Daly City, California has hosted numerous NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament games. It has hosted the opening...
David Hegler
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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March Madness: Oracle Arena
Oakland’s Oracle Arena has hosted three NCAA Regional tournaments: 1990, 1995 and 2006. Each year holds a unique place in the legend that...
David Hegler
Mar 25, 20214 min read
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Evans Diamond: A Brief History of the Cal Baseball Team
Evans Diamond has hosted many great baseball teams from Cal. It opened as Edwards Field in 1933, but was soon renamed Evans Diamond after...
David Hegler
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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Oaks Park
Since their inception, the Oakland Oaks baseball team had been nomads, playing at various stadiums without any to call “home”. That all...
David Hegler
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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Kezar Stadium
When the 1920’s began, discussions began for a new sports venue in San Francisco. In 1922, the estate of Mary A. Kezar donated $100,000...
David Hegler
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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California Memorial Stadium
One of the most enduring stadiums in the Bay Area is California Memorial Stadium. Though it has not always hosted the greatest teams, the...
David Hegler
Oct 22, 20204 min read
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The Cow Palace
There have been many sporting arenas and venues throughout the Bay Area over the past century and a half. One of the most cherished yet...
David Hegler
Oct 10, 20203 min read
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Recreation Grounds and Park: San Francisco's First Ballparks
San Francisco has had a number of baseball parks in its history; many of them are long forgotten. The first three enclosed baseball parks...
David Hegler
Aug 9, 20203 min read
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Seals Stadium
Seals Stadium was the home of the San Francisco Seals and Missions of the Pacific Coast League and was the original home of the San...
David Hegler
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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Frank Youell Field: The Raiders First Home
Humble Beginning The American Football League was founded in 1960 by Lamar Hunt, an heir to a Texas oil fortune. Originally, teams were...
David Hegler
Jun 26, 20205 min read
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