Fun fact: Tom Hanks was a hotdog vendor at this stadium as a teenager. During the 2020 season there was a cardboard cutout of him in a vendor uniform behind home plate and occasionally on the fake crowd noise they pumped in you could hear his voice which he provided lines for.
The last time I went there was in the 70's on a bat day. No empty seats. Maybe they should raise the prices even MORE and that will bring in the crowds, huh?
Same here. Went to a lot of them back in the Charlie O days. And I even petted the Mule. Those were fun days. But that park is totally outdated . And I don't have much hope for Oakland. Too cheap and crime ridden. And I do believe that ownership should pay a part for a new stadium but the city benefits also. In a lot of ways.
@@jimdandy9274 Sorry dude. I don't have any idea what you are babbling about. I said pay a part. Not play. And the city benefits also, so they need to fork over better than half. Now myself, I think that rat hole of a city should loose them to a city that appreciates them. Hell Vegas knows they will make money. And most of the fans who go in Oakland come from outside the city. Unless they are giving away free tickets.
Bat Day is needed again . It will at least give the fans a fighting chance to defend themselves when they re-enter the Oakland streets at night after the game…
$30 for parking? At a stadium that barely attracts 3k?!?! What a joke. The Angels charge just $10 for parking, and there's $5 parking just 10 minutes away..
I've only taken BART to the Coliseum, a few times from Pleasant Hill, once from El Cerrito, and for the 2019 Playoff game, Dublin. I'd have rather taken my chances on the security at a BART station for my ride than the Coliseum.
That's a VERY GOOD POINT. Sadly here in Los Angeles, the historic Forum arena that housed the Lakers basketball team back in the 70's/80's/90's is now exclusively used as a music concert venue. Because of the limited attractions, the venue charges $45 to park your vehicle in their parking lot!!! At those prices, why even go? .....too expensive
YOU WENT!!! YAY!! I live up the street and I regret not going to last nights game. We A's fans (the ones who haven't been put off by ownership at least) are loyal and awesome! Yes, The Coliseum is a dump but it's our dump! Thanks for stopping by Adam!
I am an Oakland fan because they play spring training in my town.. Mesa, AZ.. I find the Oakland fans to be the BEST fans in baseball..they are so fun and have to put up with so many of their stars leaving year after year.. even though they have an amazing history of winning. Let's Go Oakland!!! cue drums
Right!! Even 10 years ago it wasn't this bad.. Our tickets were $65 each to have my knees pressed up against a metal grate that was being held together by zip ties and duck tape, and the real kicker that made things awful was that Oakland doesn't accept Cash anymore so I have hundreds of bills ready to go , finally eat some food and relax just to basically be told to f*ck off because its card only... 2 hours almost pass as we're about to leave out of spite and out of hunger, I notice right before walking out the entrance theres a machine that gives out stupid temporary visa cards that you can load up with cash... how stupid can a stadium get... cash is legal tender, and a baseball staple the dudes on foot asking for popcorn here should always allow cash... $15 bucks for a beer... $30 for parking leaving the stadium and police being everywhere with their sirens on because you're in a heavily crime ridden area... its just really sad to see how a city like Oakland and Ownership of the As can step on the fans so much
I went to the 2019 Wild Card playoff game against Tampa Bay. The stadium's obsolescence was evident, even though the atmosphere was "electric" with playoff excitement. A lead-off home run by Tampa ending that, and it was sad to watch a fine A's season go down the tubes.
I always feel bad for the workers and loyal fans of these teams in situations like this. I understand the owner's frustrations, but sometimes I get tired of all of the tax breaks these teams receive to stay in a city.
Chanman… with all do respect! Do not feel bad for our billionaire owner, he has been doing this for years and its finally catching up to him. He sold all our players for peanuts, raised ticket prices which are now higher than the San Francisco Giants, removed all affordable and package deals for season ticket holders. The owner is a joke, and the fans have finally had enough. I have been to hundreds of games since i was a kids, from seeing Ricky Henderson, the Bash Brothers too Coco Crisp dancing in the outfield when we were winning AL west titles. This is all Ownerships fault, there is a strong A’s fan base and the ownership group does not care about us only his checkbook. Its also at fault of the MLB which should have a salary cap, MLB has done NOTHING for the A’s! They need to sell the team to someone who cares and wants to win! Thank you for listening to my ted talk.
@@easkeetz Thanks for your comments.I think there should also be a minimum salary.These cheap teams constantly tanking are a big problem and this latest agreement didn't address this important issue.
It's sad that so few people go to see my beloved A's now. But when your owner decided to get rid of all of the star players year after year, and the local government keeps dragging their feet on a new stadium, I can't blame them. The Coliseum used to be a beautiful park before Mt. Davis was built in 1996, and it was packed too. This is just pathetic now. I really hope they get that new waterfront park, but if it doesn't happen by July 4, I guess I'll see them in Vegas. Go A's!
Breaks my heart too. I wish they had more support. Born and raised in the East Bay. When I was a kid the A's were hot, the stadium packed. I have health issues now. If not, I would be there.
They were going to go to Sacramento. They broke ground by the Arco Arena but didn’t do much after that. It hurts because I’m a huge A’s fan and I just can’t see them leave. The community (won’t say who, but we all know who) complained about affordable housing not being apart of the stadium so it did not get passed.
I found myself immediately applauding Hot Dog Guy, bringin his "A" game 💯 no matter who or who's not looking...Hotdog Hal is it? Awesome energy!! The Hotdog Hals of the world are my absolute friggin heroes. Show em all how its done Hal! No matter what we do, it's how we do it, and how we show up for ourselves that always counts. Heck yeah, Hal. Thank you! 👏👏👏
You have no idea how many times I’ve waited for things to “heat up right before the All Star break.” It’s like every year is a rebuilding year. I have a love-hate relationship with money ball, but I’ll forever love my Athletics. Let’s go Oakland!
@@michellemcnair5556 I’m a life long Giants fan, but I’ve never had ill wil towards the A’s, and I’ve been to many A’s games as well. And I’ve always hope they did well. Actually, I was at the when they won the 20th game in a row, and to this day, that was the loudest, and most spectacular thing I have ever witnessed!
@@fointnikfraudulant funny thing, I was born a Giants fan. Spent so much time at The Stick as a kid. I converted for a boy but then stayed with the As because, who doesn’t love a good underdog?
Those fans are the ones who stick with them through the end. I’m the same way and will be an A’s fan for life, no matter where they end up playing. I just wish they had the budget to keep the fan favorite players. That’d keep fans around.
Hey Mr Woo, I’ve been going to A’s games and Raider games at the Coliseum for 50 yrs. Lots of history there and it may not be as luxurious as other stadiums, but our teams kicked a lot of ass there!
As an Expos fan, this one hit pretty hard. It's so plainly obvious what ownership is doing. I'd recommend going to as many games as possible. Time files; I've gone my whole adult life without a home team, and visiting other stadiums does not fill that void.
Did you go to many Expos games when you were young?I'm a Expos/Nats and Tigers fan.I saw the Expos 3 times,1983 in Montreal,1994 in Cincinnati and early 2000's at Detroit.
This stadium is my second home. Glad people aren't deterred by the bad press the old barn gets. Much love from 2 hours north of you here in Sacramento.
Lifelong Oakland A's fan with a colosseum tip: Pay for the 3rd deck and go sit anywhere you want! They would rather have the bottom bowl look full for TV than people spaced all over. They never stop you from moving. Welcome Adam!!
Idk if that's a new policy for this most unusual of season's? But, as recently as last year and beyond, the ushers at the end of the aisles will normally check your tickets to make sure you're seated in your purchased area. This trick would never work in Diamond Level or extreme lower box field infield seats, for example.
@@darrink3563 DL and Field Box you can’t get into with a 3rd level seat. dl is a separate entrance by the visitors clubhouse on it’s own and you get free food in Field Box. Can absolutely sit like 5 or 10 rows behind the dugout thiuvh.
@@brycelynds3768 Ok, well, the previous poster said you could sit ANYWHERE, which by your own explanation isn't true. I would readily concede this year like none other, with already a handful of games probably closer to 500 (or less?) ACTUAL fans in the stands. That said, the ushers' jobs--among other duties--has always been to reduce the potentially dozens/hundreds of awkward situations whereby a bougie couple who've paid a couple hundred bucks arrive to find a hustler-squatter in their seats.
@@darrink3563 with the exception of DL which again uses a completely separate entrance that you need to walk through yo get to those seats, and FB where I guarantee they do check, you can get anywhere you want to in Mcafee. I’ll phrase it like that b
Glad you got to experience the coliseum. It’s a blast whenever you go, but with 20k + fans it’s amazing. Most people are friendly. Hope to see you when you come visit once the new OAKLAND stadium is built.
Brett Phillips ball in Oakland! That was awesome man! Rays played so good last night. We really need to step up our helmet nachos and hot dog vendors games at the Trop. That hot dog guy was hilarious. That stadium looks so ginormousl - unique - classic - empty - with OpIvy in right field haha!.. What a great baseball experience.. It was awesome to watch buddy/ felt like I was there. You knotched another stadi. I hope the boys can do it again, tonight. RaysUp!
To everyone whose gonna rip the A’s crowd: Team dumped every good player this year Season ticket prices doubled with 0 amenities for ticket holders. Team doesn’t keep up with the stadium Team has threatened to move essentially everyday for the past 25 years.
''this year'' how about the last decade when even with only marginal players they're in the playoff hunt year in and year out and still no fans show up , going from averaging a pitiful 10,000 a game for 10 years to 2,000 this year really isn't that much of a difference ... hopefully when they move to Vegas they rebrand the whole team with a new name and logo, rid them of that oakland stench
@@mansgottaeat8879 lmao what? Talk about talking out of your ass. Go look at the attendance numbers the last time they were good in 2018 and 2019. They were drawing 40,000 and 20,000+ consistently. Would have 6 game stretches of no less than 40k in attendance. They would break 50k in the July all the time. Get off your knees for Fischer's balls, and wipe your mouth after
HEY ATW...I WENT TO DAY ON THE GREEN AT OAKLAND COLISEUM in the 80's. I saw Iron Maiden, The Scorpions, Skynyrd, Lover Boy and Foreigner. The place was old then!! I knew you were headed there! So "heckin' " cool! It was still a surprise! Thanks! I'm really enjoying this road trip!
Adam, I don’t know if you know this or not but the reason why very foul ball area is so big is because the Oakland Raiders also used to play football there so they have a conformed as a baseball field and a football field so it’s not a traditional size. So there’s gonna be lots of open foul areas
Yeah, that was the old school -playing an NFL game with the MLB dirt infield as part of the NFL field era…..multi-purpose stadiums were popular at one time
It appears one of the committees involved has given Howard Terminal a green light, so that is another step in the right direction. I still see them moving to Vegas. I’m not sure the team will still draw well even in a new Oakland stadium. The corporate money really isn’t in Oakland.
Been watching for a long time, Adam! This looks like it was a really fun night. You didn't mention how great it must have been to have the entire stadium to yourselves! Makes me want to go to an Oakland game now and experience it like that! (I'm in L.A.!) Thanks!!
The upper deck is called Mount Davis. Named for the founder and former owner of the Oakland Raiders Al Davis. He built that horrific eye sore when the Raiders moved back to Oakland from LA years ago.
The people you talked to and all the goings on are why I love this stadium. It’s a hassle to get to (but Bart makes it easier) but the games are always fun.
Adam, I actually went to a ball game in Los Angeles ( I believe it was L A) when I was 12. I was visiting my Grandparents. I'm 72 now. I just thought about it, so I'm trying to remember who was playing. I do remember it was a very awsome experience. And I remember being there. Can't believe I can't remember who was playing. Doris Day's husband owned the team there, at the time. I did see her through binoculars!! I had a little baseball bat for years, with Los Angeles on it.
24:42 it’s called Mount Davis after Al Davis, the late owner of the now-Las Vegas Raiders. It was built to lure the raiders back to Oakland from LA. Athletics fans were not happy because it blocks a very scenic view of the nearby hills.
I accidentally came across this video...What a hoot...really enjoyed the adventure....Looking forward to more of The Daily Woo...Thanks for sharing a good time.
As a lifelong A's fan, going back to the Sal Bando, Dick Allen days, this is heartbreaking. The rumors of the team moving to Las Vegas is another disappointment dealt by the organization regularly. It takes fortitude to be an A's fan.
Great video Adam. Welcome to the Bay hope you enjoy your time here. The Oakland Coliseum is truly the last dive bar in baseball, but I love it. I just wish the A's would spend a little money and put a better team on the field, and trade their players, when they get good.
This brings back memories. I attended my first MLB game here in 1973. I had no idea it was just a 5 year old stadium at the time. I saw Fred Lynn and Jim Rice in their rookie season here (‘75). The A’s won the World Series in ‘72,73,74. Dynasty!
Welcome to the Bay Area. I was born and worked in Oakland. My first MLB game(1971)was watching the A’s and first NFL game(1974)was watching the Raiders, both at the Oakland coliseum. Enjoy.
Fun video. Daddy took me to see the White Sox and Padres play for my 12 the birthday. Great daddy daughter date. So long ago. Dad is no longer here but the memories are. Don't tell my hubby but your friend is a cutie pie. ❤️ the videos. Thanks from San Jacinto CA.
I really hope Oakland gets a stadium deal. With the Raiders moving to LV and Golden State moving to SF, it would be nice if they kept one team. Give the fans a decent stadium and some stability and I think they draw fine.
Welcome to the Bay Area! I've been to a couple games at that stadium. It definitely has that nostalgic vibe to it. I grew up and still am a Giants fan. When the Giants left Candlestick Park and into the City it was bittersweet. Hopefully the city of Oakland sort things out to get that waterfront park. After the games in Oakland the bugs come out. In San Francisco the seagulls come out.
Oracle Park is a blessing Candlestick was so ghetto and sharing with the Niners never helped! Oakland barely has enough money to keep the whole city from becoming a Homeless Camp let alone give them a new venue... sadly Oakland has died as a city and is a shell of dilapidated concrete buildings and train yards
@@mustbtrouble Given how close the stadium is to the bayshore, yes, there ARE a lot of "bugs" on warm evenings. That wouldn't be a problem if the city weren't a mismanaged, ghetto-hell-hole, the Coliseum falling apart due to neglect, and the A's indifferent to act as anything other than a major league "farm" team. It's sad, b/c there's so much OAKLAND A's history, I don't know where to begin. The one thing I regret is, ten years ago, when the A's jelled after the All-Star break and literally stole the AL West from the Rangers, I passed on a chance to take the day off and go to their last game of the season where they did it.
That is a shame it's so empty. I was there in 92 seeing the future world Champion Blue Jays. I can't recall the outcome. It had plenty of fans, it was during their resurgence.
Grew up going to A’s games. Would go to several games a year, when games weren’t sold out. Yes. They sold the place out back in the late 80s into the early 90s. There was no Mount Davis (those outfield seats are for football, not baseball). The bleachers were real bleachers. You had a fantastic view of the Oakland Hills from your seats. It got loud. The wave was a frequent occurrence. The public address announcer was the best. Those plastic horns were everywhere too. Somewhere along the way, attendance started crashing and just hasn’t really recovered. This year it’s the worst, mainly due to the fire sale of fan favorite players and the fact that the team likely is gone. Even if they do stay in Oakland, most casual fans will not be able to afford the see a game on the new digs. It’s kind of sad. The drummers have always been awesome. I was at the streak record game. That was an amazing moment (and a massive crowd … even those outfield seats were packed). It’s just heartbreaking to see the stands so empty. Was just a great place (and you’d never be able to move around in those field level seats behind the dugouts). FYI, when I was a kid, I was in the area where your seats were. A Mariners fan cussed me out and my dad put her in her place (basically this was our house, your a guest, act like it … you root for your team, we will root for ours). Good memories there. Again, sad to see it that way. I’m all for them going to Vegas. With my Raiders already there, two of my teams will be there. Been tempted to go from being a Sharks fan to a Golden Knights fan. If the Sacramento Kings had relocated to Vegas, I’d probably make that hockey switch -- having all my teams in a city easily accessible from SoCal.
The "Queens" (Kings) have had their ups and downs in Sac town. They've nearly relocated a few times. Back in '09, once the Seattle Supersonics left for OKC, the Kings were interested in replacing them as the second incarnation of the "Sonics", but that fell flat when Seattle didn't commit to a new arena. Then they attempted to move to Anaheim in 2011, to play at the Honda Center; but due to opposition by the two teams already in SoCal, the Clippers and Lakers, the move was voted down by the league. Building the new Golden One Center fairly much ensures the Kings will remain in Sac town, but their NBA fortunes, well, we're still waiting...
This is so weird to see you at my team’s coliseum. A’s fans are seriously the best. I LOVE going to games there. The energy is fantastic! Also so cool to get that player interaction!
🔥Hey Adam, Really Diggin this Road Trip...And the Train Footage has been awesome, especially that Maintenance Train picking up the old railroad ties! Never knew something like that even existed....more trains please , and safe travels 🇺🇸
Glad you got to visit the Coliseum! The upper deck in CF is called, "Mt. Davis" after Al Davis, the owner of the Raiders. That section he had built blocked a great view of the hills.
❤️ games in OAK. When I lived in Seattle, I went to more games in OAK (28) than I did in Seattle (17) from 2010-2021. It’s the people at the coliseum that make it so good. The A’s fans are great! #RFFanily
Thanks for another great video. I loved Angels in the Outfield and didn’t know the stadium was used for filming. Glad you could get a seat in that crowd! 😋
Been going to A’s games since 80’. I love the coliseum. Even when they can get 30k fans, it so spacious, it doesn’t seem crowded. Mostly 10k with plenty of parking and vendors with short lines. Yeah, it’s old and the bathrooms are old, but it just fells so comfy for being so vast and I love it. Great day game weather and light jacket night games. Nothing like a summer night at the coliseum. Too bad more fans don’t come out, but baseball heaven for the ones who do.
So sad to see what the Athletics organization is doing to its fans. I went through it with the Seattle SuperSonics. It’s all playing out similar. I hope it works out there in Oakland.
lololol, As a Seattle kid who moved to the East Bay, this is like déjà vu all over again; even similar colors. I don’t expect the A’s to stick around Oakland for much longer, but I truly believe that Seattle will get the Supes back!
This video will be historical footage in 50-60 years. A clear depiction of the worst state of MLB in the early 21st century. But beyond that, an authentic capture of American life in 2023. See the notification with an Apple Watch. See the clothes everyone wore. Hear the hecklers of the 2020’s. The content is a sad story, yes, but it’s still a beautiful documentation of our current moment in history. GREAT JOB and long live the A’s!
Im no A's fan but they played a huge part of me falling in love with baseball. As a kid i was drawn into the game by watching the bash brothers, Ricky, Walt Weise and Dennis (to name a few). Other non A's greats like Ozzie smith, Cecil Fielder, Will Clark....just to give you an idea of the time i came on, as a little leaguer. This sight hurts even tho im not Oakland, but i understand why the fans are doing this. They are fed up and deserve better. I respect them for taking a stance
Fan apathy is a powerful weapon. They know the team and ownership aren't negotiating in good faith with the city and they're inevitably leaving Oakland for Vegas, just like the Raiders did a couple of years ago. Only difference is the Raiders fanbase is far more national and passionate, and ownership actually spends money. Honestly, Oakland does have bigger fish to fry than this team. The A's not moving to San Jose in the mid-late 00s really killed this team's chances in the Bay. Fans are fed up, and I don't blame them one bit. The ownership is doing this by design to justify the move even more.
I am from Tampa, and I can see what you mean. I think its the color scheme inside, the blue. Why they went with that, I dont know, thats part of what gives it the sterile feel. Would have been better to go with green. There has been talk of putting in a retractable roof or building a new stadium. But really a new roof on the current stadium would work wonders. They should add a water garden feature like what Angels stadium has also. Add some natural brick etc.
Remember back when we bought the $1.00 pack of baseball cards with the hard piece of gum, hoping to find the Mark McGwire or Jose Canseco rookie card?!
OMG, you're doing exactly what my thoughts were this entire time your trip; hitting up a lot of Tampa Bay’s games on the road, “I hope you run into Zack Hample again.”
Brett is awesome. He went to Seminole High school which is a few miles from my high school Largo high. My friend Clayton Andrews transferred to seminole because they had a better baseball team and he ended up in the majors signing with the blue jays in the 96 draft. Although he was only called up a few times to pitch.
Going from Watching your adventure vlogs to making some baseball vlogs is the best! I love baseball grew up playing and watching it all my life been a padre fan ! Great vlog!
Didn’t realize you were in the Bay Area Adam! I’m from Southern California, but currently reside here, excited nonetheless to see what you have planned for this week in Northern California. By the way, if you’re here all week, its going to get pretty darn hot midweek, so dress accordingly. Lol Enjoy have fun! 🤙🏻
What a fun vlog from Oakland Alameda County Field! Reminds me of how much fun parents and I had at old Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati), especially double-headers, during the Big Red Machine heyday. $30 to park - I choked a bit on that. Heck, last time I was at a NASCAR race I paid $15 & $5 extra to ride on the property owner's hay trailer to/from the entrance gate! America's pasttime - you look like you're living your best life, Adam. You and the Foot, livin' large!
I have been going to A's games since 1970. Although old still has a magestic feel of history. Memories.I no longer live in California, but if I did l would go again. Always loved it. Glad you enjoyed your time there.
Thank you for documenting this historic and old baseball stadium. It feels like deja vu for me, I was JUST THERE to see Pearl Jam on May 12 and 13th, right across at the Oakland Arena. Walking right next to the Oakland Coliseum, you could feel the history in the air.......it will be a very SAD day if the Athletics decide to vacate Oakland and leave this stadium to be demolished 😞
To think at one time there were 3 teams there, there is a great taco truck on Hegenberger that we usually hit up, before Warrior games. Some great memories there, even for a run down Dive Bar. Love the show Adam the Woo
I am a HUGE A's fan. I've already been to one game this year and I usually go to at least 10. It definitely sucks witnessing the downfall of this franchise. Living in the Bay Area myself and seeing it all happen I truly think they will leave to Las Vegas. Unfortunately that's what the owners want
can't blame him even though they're in the playoff hunt damn near every year they get no fan or city support ... i pray they rebrand the whole team , it shouldn't be the Las Vegas A's , get a whole new name and logo and everything
The way the fans are revolting, it's like the last year in the Atlanta Thrashers franchise where many of the fans stopped coming to the games after they realized the owners were looking to sell. It's obviously not a viability issue. I remember back in the late 80s, the A's were packed every game. Around where I lived, the A's for a while seemed to be the most popular team, back around 1989, other than the Braves, of course.
This reminds me...my wife and I are from Australia and during a September 2011 month-long trip to USA based in NYC we attended two ball games at Yankee Stadium, against the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins. I can't remember the results- we had some trouble following an unfamiliar (but fascinating) game. But the fans were friendly and I bought a T-shirt after the game that commemorated Mo Rivera's relief pitcher record set just minutes before. And the organ ! Loved the organ. And I still wear Mo's T-shirt . Fond memories.
Man! I been watching you for a long time homie and it's great watching you do some content from my home town Oakland. Oakland has a strange beauty about it.
We used to go to A's games every year. My boys were extras in the Brad Pitt movie Money Ball and they got to meet Brad Pitt. Sadly, it came out right after my husband passed away.
Even though I live 30 miles away from this stadium, I can’t bring myself to go in. However, you’re enthusiasm is infectious and now I actually want to go to an A’s game! LOL. Great video.
I have to say its the best, its the only one I've been to. it was great price for tickets and saw them play Boston. I live in New England, tickets in Boston are expensive. i have a friend says that he will fly to Baltimore watch a baseball game and still be cheaper than seeing a game at Fenway :)
and they have small uncomfortable seats at Fenway! Weather is always tricky, too. It's hard to feel nostalgic when you pay for the privilege and wind up being very uncomfortable the entire time.😒
Been there done that stadium many times. Been an A's fan for long time, living in the Sacramento area. Fondest MLB memories was the time a group of us left Sacramento to go down to Candlestick Park to watch the S.F. Giants play an early day game against the Cincinatti Reds. Then later we crossed the bridge went over into Oakland and watched the A's play the California Angels in a night game. We saw 4 different MLB Teams in one day and fireworks after the A's game! Baseball was berry berry good to Chico Esqualia that day.
The Rooted signage is another one of the myriad of con games that the current A's ownership uses to get fans to come there. Raising the prices was just brilliant, especially after they literally gave away the quality players and put a less than mediocre product on the field. Its a crying shame for them to treat, what had been left of a loyal fan base that way.No one should be going there to support this sham,as tv video shows many people disguised as empty seats.
I'm from San Jose originally. Live in Vegas now. Life long Giants fan, but i would honestly love to see the A's here. We will support them just like we do the Knights and Raiders. The current situation in Oakland is a huge mess, and the team deserves a real stadium. I grew up in the 80s, went to a fair share of games and events at the Colosseum. Its always been a dump. Even Candlestick was WAYY better. Last time i went to an A's game was probably around 2011. I remember buying a hot dog that i couldn't even bite through. I was sitting right under the edge of the second deck, and water was dripping out of a sign right onto me the whole game. Dudes were in the parking lot selling their home made CDs, getting very aggressive. It was a crazy scene. Fans dont want to deal with all that crap to see a game. Even if they dont come to Vegas, I hope they get a new place to play that isnt so trashy.
I just received my return envelope back from Adam with the pins/stickers inside. Thank you Adam for doing that as I have been a big fan of yours since the beginning. You're the best.
Great history, exciting "red headed stepkids" of mlb at times. I went to my 1st game in 1973 there. It is sad to see the slow demise of a once proud franchise. I blame the city leaders of Oakland for terrible mis-management of this resource. It feels no different today as everything is chaotic as ever with any kind of progress towards a new stadium. There is plenty of money all around, just look across the bay. Oakland leaders are impotent to move forward. I drive through Oakland often, and see the homeless expansion spilling onto the streets and neighborhoods. Poor leadership, lack of vision and plain cowardice plauge this city to clean its act up. Dave Kavel, you have my vote to keep fighting, I hope you prevail. The city doesn''t deserve you, but the A's and the rest of us do.
Fun fact: Tom Hanks was a hotdog vendor at this stadium as a teenager. During the 2020 season there was a cardboard cutout of him in a vendor uniform behind home plate and occasionally on the fake crowd noise they pumped in you could hear his voice which he provided lines for.
Hahaaa...now that's awesome
Wasn’t MC Hammer a Bat Boy for the Oakland A’s?
@@KMK99 possibly, I'm not sure
Did they make him say “dirt in the skirt?”
@@bjornemccomb8262 The line was “Avoid the clap Jimmy Dugan”…..That’s good advice.
The first movie I owned on DVD.
It's me! I'm the hot dog vendor! Thanks for visiting the Coliseum! Gald you had fun.
The last time I went there was in the 70's on a bat day. No empty seats. Maybe they should raise the prices even MORE and that will bring in the crowds, huh?
Same here. Went to a lot of them back in the Charlie O days. And I even petted the Mule. Those were fun days. But that park is totally outdated . And I don't have much hope for Oakland. Too cheap and crime ridden. And I do believe that ownership should pay a part for a new stadium but the city benefits also. In a lot of ways.
I remember about 10 years ago they were doing $2 tickets and dollar hot dogs.
@@paulbegley1464 You the billionaire owner should play *part* of the cost of a new stadium?!
@@jimdandy9274 Sorry dude. I don't have any idea what you are babbling about. I said pay a part. Not play. And the city benefits also, so they need to fork over better than half. Now myself, I think that rat hole of a city should loose them to a city that appreciates them. Hell Vegas knows they will make money. And most of the fans who go in Oakland come from outside the city. Unless they are giving away free tickets.
Bat Day is needed again . It will at least give the fans a fighting chance to defend themselves when they re-enter the Oakland streets at night after the game…
$30 for parking? At a stadium that barely attracts 3k?!?! What a joke. The Angels charge just $10 for parking, and there's $5 parking just 10 minutes away..
I've only taken BART to the Coliseum, a few times from Pleasant Hill, once from El Cerrito, and for the 2019 Playoff game, Dublin. I'd have rather taken my chances on the security at a BART station for my ride than the Coliseum.
You can take public transport from any city in the bay and the exit in infrint of the stadium… it’s like 10 bucks for a round trip on BART
That's a VERY GOOD POINT. Sadly here in Los Angeles, the historic Forum arena that housed the Lakers basketball team back in the 70's/80's/90's is now exclusively used as a music concert venue. Because of the limited attractions, the venue charges $45 to park your vehicle in their parking lot!!! At those prices, why even go? .....too expensive
Dodgers stadium has the same price 😔
Another reason they are leaving, they are outpricing themselves for a product that is not very good as well.
YOU WENT!!! YAY!! I live up the street and I regret not going to last nights game. We A's fans (the ones who haven't been put off by ownership at least) are loyal and awesome! Yes, The Coliseum is a dump but it's our dump! Thanks for stopping by Adam!
I am an Oakland fan because they play spring training in my town.. Mesa, AZ.. I find the Oakland fans to be the BEST fans in baseball..they are so fun and have to put up with so many of their stars leaving year after year.. even though they have an amazing history of winning. Let's Go Oakland!!! cue drums
As a life long A's fan, thank you for this!
We went to Mesa this spring during spring training and we were staying right by the stadium. We didn’t make it to the game, though.
@@rochellehorrocks1437 next year. Hohokam is the best in the Cactus League.
I've seen a few A's Spring Games at the old Phoenix Muni. That place looks like the Bedrock Giants played there, but it's got "character".
Born losers
I’m an A’s fan. Been to about 50 games in my lifetime. That stadiums downward spiral has been sad to watch.
Right!! Even 10 years ago it wasn't this bad.. Our tickets were $65 each to have my knees pressed up against a metal grate that was being held together by zip ties and duck tape, and the real kicker that made things awful was that Oakland doesn't accept Cash anymore so I have hundreds of bills ready to go , finally eat some food and relax just to basically be told to f*ck off because its card only... 2 hours almost pass as we're about to leave out of spite and out of hunger, I notice right before walking out the entrance theres a machine that gives out stupid temporary visa cards that you can load up with cash... how stupid can a stadium get... cash is legal tender, and a baseball staple the dudes on foot asking for popcorn here should always allow cash... $15 bucks for a beer... $30 for parking leaving the stadium and police being everywhere with their sirens on because you're in a heavily crime ridden area... its just really sad to see how a city like Oakland and Ownership of the As can step on the fans so much
I went to the 2019 Wild Card playoff game against Tampa Bay. The stadium's obsolescence was evident, even though the atmosphere was "electric" with playoff excitement. A lead-off home run by Tampa ending that, and it was sad to watch a fine A's season go down the tubes.
I always feel bad for the workers and loyal fans of these teams in situations like this. I understand the owner's frustrations, but sometimes I get tired of all of the tax breaks these teams receive to stay in a city.
Chanman… with all do respect! Do not feel bad for our billionaire owner, he has been doing this for years and its finally catching up to him. He sold all our players for peanuts, raised ticket prices which are now higher than the San Francisco Giants, removed all affordable and package deals for season ticket holders. The owner is a joke, and the fans have finally had enough. I have been to hundreds of games since i was a kids, from seeing Ricky Henderson, the Bash Brothers too Coco Crisp dancing in the outfield when we were winning AL west titles. This is all Ownerships fault, there is a strong A’s fan base and the ownership group does not care about us only his checkbook. Its also at fault of the MLB which should have a salary cap, MLB has done NOTHING for the A’s! They need to sell the team to someone who cares and wants to win!
Thank you for listening to my ted talk.
@@easkeetz The Oklahoma City A's sound nice
@@easkeetz Thanks for your comments.I think there should also be a minimum salary.These cheap teams constantly tanking are a big problem and this latest agreement didn't address this important issue.
@@Tricorncitizen there's no chance. That market can hardly support the NBA.
It's sad that so few people go to see my beloved A's now. But when your owner decided to get rid of all of the star players year after year, and the local government keeps dragging their feet on a new stadium, I can't blame them. The Coliseum used to be a beautiful park before Mt. Davis was built in 1996, and it was packed too. This is just pathetic now. I really hope they get that new waterfront park, but if it doesn't happen by July 4, I guess I'll see them in Vegas. Go A's!
Breaks my heart too. I wish they had more support. Born and raised in the East Bay. When I was a kid the A's were hot, the stadium packed. I have health issues now. If not, I would be there.
And they will still find a way to make the playoffs! Coming from an angels fan
owner already bought a piece of property here in vegas...about a mile from where i live. guess vegas is gonna get MLB!
They were going to go to Sacramento. They broke ground by the Arco Arena but didn’t do much after that. It hurts because I’m a huge A’s fan and I just can’t see them leave. The community (won’t say who, but we all know who) complained about affordable housing not being apart of the stadium so it did not get passed.
Giving up has never been an option
I found myself immediately applauding Hot Dog Guy, bringin his "A" game 💯 no matter who or who's not looking...Hotdog Hal is it? Awesome energy!! The Hotdog Hals of the world are my absolute friggin heroes. Show em all how its done Hal! No matter what we do, it's how we do it, and how we show up for ourselves that always counts. Heck yeah, Hal. Thank you! 👏👏👏
What a cool guy! I, too loved his energy! 😁
@@leawinter1992 😁👍
Thanks! I love trying to make the coliseum a little better.
@@halggordon5563 You rock! 😀🌭
GIMME AN A
WHATS THAT SPELL?!
AS
LETS GO OAKLAND
Let’s hear it for the A’s fan base! Sticking with their team and always faithful and smiling.
You have no idea how many times I’ve waited for things to “heat up right before the All Star break.” It’s like every year is a rebuilding year. I have a love-hate relationship with money ball, but I’ll forever love my Athletics. Let’s go Oakland!
@@michellemcnair5556 I’m a life long Giants fan, but I’ve never had ill wil towards the A’s, and I’ve been to many A’s games as well. And I’ve always hope they did well. Actually, I was at the when they won the 20th game in a row, and to this day, that was the loudest, and most spectacular thing I have ever witnessed!
Been with the A's since 1972! Bert Campaneris, Reggie, Rollie etc..........
@@fointnikfraudulant funny thing, I was born a Giants fan. Spent so much time at The Stick as a kid. I converted for a boy but then stayed with the As because, who doesn’t love a good underdog?
Those fans are the ones who stick with them through the end. I’m the same way and will be an A’s fan for life, no matter where they end up playing. I just wish they had the budget to keep the fan favorite players. That’d keep fans around.
As a lifelong A's fan... THANK YOU FOR THIS VLOG! It will live in HISTORY as one last fan experience. You did it justice my friend!
Hey Mr Woo, I’ve been going to A’s games and Raider games at the Coliseum for 50 yrs. Lots of history there and it may not be as luxurious as other stadiums, but our teams kicked a lot of ass there!
As an Expos fan, this one hit pretty hard. It's so plainly obvious what ownership is doing. I'd recommend going to as many games as possible. Time files; I've gone my whole adult life without a home team, and visiting other stadiums does not fill that void.
Did you go to many Expos games when you were young?I'm a Expos/Nats and Tigers fan.I saw the Expos 3 times,1983 in Montreal,1994 in Cincinnati and early 2000's at Detroit.
Always wanted to go to a Expos game . Maybe they get a team for you soon . I hope so .
@@larrysproul9424 The Bronfman group seems to have put the project to bed so it's not looking great unless someone else steps up.
Doesn’t seem as bad as everyone thinks it’s unique and had history to go along with it always love your videos
This stadium is my second home. Glad people aren't deterred by the bad press the old barn gets.
Much love from 2 hours north of you here in Sacramento.
Lifelong Oakland A's fan with a colosseum tip: Pay for the 3rd deck and go sit anywhere you want! They would rather have the bottom bowl look full for TV than people spaced all over. They never stop you from moving. Welcome Adam!!
That has crossed my mind, multiple times.
Idk if that's a new policy for this most unusual of season's? But, as recently as last year and beyond, the ushers at the end of the aisles will normally check your tickets to make sure you're seated in your purchased area. This trick would never work in Diamond Level or extreme lower box field infield seats, for example.
@@darrink3563 DL and Field Box you can’t get into with a 3rd level seat. dl is a separate entrance by the visitors clubhouse on it’s own and you get free food in Field Box. Can absolutely sit like 5 or 10 rows behind the dugout thiuvh.
@@brycelynds3768 Ok, well, the previous poster said you could sit ANYWHERE, which by your own explanation isn't true. I would readily concede this year like none other, with already a handful of games probably closer to 500 (or less?) ACTUAL fans in the stands. That said, the ushers' jobs--among other duties--has always been to reduce the potentially dozens/hundreds of awkward situations whereby a bougie couple who've paid a couple hundred bucks arrive to find a hustler-squatter in their seats.
@@darrink3563 with the exception of DL which again uses a completely separate entrance that you need to walk through yo get to those seats, and FB where I guarantee they do check, you can get anywhere you want to in Mcafee. I’ll phrase it like that b
It is a joy to attend an MLB game with only 2,000 fans in the stand.
Glad you got to experience the coliseum. It’s a blast whenever you go, but with 20k + fans it’s amazing. Most people are friendly. Hope to see you when you come visit once the new OAKLAND stadium is built.
Brett Phillips ball in Oakland! That was awesome man! Rays played so good last night. We really need to step up our helmet nachos and hot dog vendors games at the Trop. That hot dog guy was hilarious. That stadium looks so ginormousl - unique - classic - empty - with OpIvy in right field haha!.. What a great baseball experience.. It was awesome to watch buddy/ felt like I was there. You knotched another stadi. I hope the boys can do it again, tonight. RaysUp!
That hot dog Hal and cowbell kid need to get together for a game! 🌭 🔔
To everyone whose gonna rip the A’s crowd:
Team dumped every good player this year
Season ticket prices doubled with 0 amenities for ticket holders.
Team doesn’t keep up with the stadium
Team has threatened to move essentially everyday for the past 25 years.
Mrs. Phelps wants to move to ___________.
''this year'' how about the last decade when even with only marginal players they're in the playoff hunt year in and year out and still no fans show up , going from averaging a pitiful 10,000 a game for 10 years to 2,000 this year really isn't that much of a difference ... hopefully when they move to Vegas they rebrand the whole team with a new name and logo, rid them of that oakland stench
Just like the late 1970s. Only this time, there is no white knight to swoop in and save the team from moving like Walter Haas.
They always trade their good players away, it’s insane
@@mansgottaeat8879 lmao what? Talk about talking out of your ass. Go look at the attendance numbers the last time they were good in 2018 and 2019. They were drawing 40,000 and 20,000+ consistently. Would have 6 game stretches of no less than 40k in attendance. They would break 50k in the July all the time. Get off your knees for Fischer's balls, and wipe your mouth after
HEY ATW...I WENT TO DAY ON THE GREEN AT OAKLAND COLISEUM in the 80's. I saw Iron Maiden, The Scorpions, Skynyrd, Lover Boy and Foreigner. The place was old then!!
I knew you were headed there! So "heckin' " cool! It was still a surprise! Thanks! I'm really enjoying this road trip!
Me too!
@@deejaye2647 Wow. How cool is that! I used to live in San Jose, now I live in the armpit of California -Fresno! Are you from that area?
Adam, I don’t know if you know this or not but the reason why very foul ball area is so big is because the Oakland Raiders also used to play football there so they have a conformed as a baseball field and a football field so it’s not a traditional size. So there’s gonna be lots of open foul areas
Yeah, that was the old school -playing an NFL game with the MLB dirt infield as part of the NFL field era…..multi-purpose stadiums were popular at one time
Yup! The stadium is the last of its kind … cookie cutter stadium of the 60s. Makes catching a pop up into foul territory much easier.
It was the worst conversion process ever imagined. The Athletics must buy the surrounding land and build their own stadium.
It appears one of the committees involved has given Howard Terminal a green light, so that is another step in the right direction. I still see them moving to Vegas. I’m not sure the team will still draw well even in a new Oakland stadium. The corporate money really isn’t in Oakland.
@@anaheimskip Wherever the new stadium is built I doubt the cheapskate owner John Fisher will change the way he runs the team.
Been watching for a long time, Adam! This looks like it was a really fun night. You didn't mention how great it must have been to have the entire stadium to yourselves! Makes me want to go to an Oakland game now and experience it like that! (I'm in L.A.!) Thanks!!
The upper deck is called Mount Davis. Named for the founder and former owner of the Oakland Raiders Al Davis. He built that horrific eye sore when the Raiders moved back to Oakland from LA years ago.
The people you talked to and all the goings on are why I love this stadium. It’s a hassle to get to (but Bart makes it easier) but the games are always fun.
I always tried my Best to get people to the Game safely .
literally couldnt be easier to get to.
Thanks for filming this, Adam! I grew up going to A's games! So many great memories. 👍
Adam, I actually went to a ball game in Los Angeles ( I believe it was L A) when I was 12. I was visiting my Grandparents. I'm 72 now. I just thought about it, so I'm trying to remember who was playing. I do remember it was a very awsome experience. And I remember being there. Can't believe I can't remember who was playing. Doris Day's husband owned the team there, at the time. I did see her through binoculars!! I had a little baseball bat for years, with Los Angeles on it.
24:42 it’s called Mount Davis after Al Davis, the late owner of the now-Las Vegas Raiders. It was built to lure the raiders back to Oakland from LA. Athletics fans were not happy because it blocks a very scenic view of the nearby hills.
They should have put in the contract that if the Raiders ever left Oakland the Raiders would have to pay for Mount Davis to be torn down.
I accidentally came across this video...What a hoot...really enjoyed the adventure....Looking forward to more of The Daily Woo...Thanks for sharing a good time.
As a lifelong A's fan, going back to the Sal Bando, Dick Allen days, this is heartbreaking. The rumors of the team moving to Las Vegas is another disappointment dealt by the organization regularly. It takes fortitude to be an A's fan.
It's a cool old stadium but for baseball it's a dump in my opinion !
@@MrManfly
Agreed. Concrete chunks missing, and lousy plumbing. Even Candlestick was nicer!
Mt Davis
Great video Adam. Welcome to the Bay hope you enjoy your time here. The Oakland Coliseum is truly the last dive bar in baseball, but I love it. I just wish the A's would spend a little money and put a better team on the field, and trade their players, when they get good.
This brings back memories. I attended my first MLB game here in 1973. I had no idea it was just a 5 year old stadium at the time. I saw Fred Lynn and Jim Rice in their rookie season here (‘75). The A’s won the World Series in ‘72,73,74. Dynasty!
Ricky Henderson could steal bases like nobody else... 🕶⚾️Another Rad Game Woo
That's gotta be the best Hot Dog Guy a stadium has ever seen. 🌭🌭🌭😁
Welcome to the Bay Area.
I was born and worked in Oakland.
My first MLB game(1971)was watching the A’s and first NFL game(1974)was watching the Raiders, both at the Oakland coliseum.
Enjoy.
Yes, and he is famous for his weiner, especially around the restroom trough.
Fun video. Daddy took me to see the White Sox and Padres play for my 12 the birthday. Great daddy daughter date. So long ago. Dad is no longer here but the memories are.
Don't tell my hubby but your friend is a cutie pie.
❤️ the videos. Thanks from San Jacinto CA.
I really hope Oakland gets a stadium deal. With the Raiders moving to LV and Golden State moving to SF, it would be nice if they kept one team. Give the fans a decent stadium and some stability and I think they draw fine.
Welcome to the Bay Area! I've been to a couple games at that stadium. It definitely has that nostalgic vibe to it. I grew up and still am a Giants fan. When the Giants left Candlestick Park and into the City it was bittersweet. Hopefully the city of Oakland sort things out to get that waterfront park. After the games in Oakland the bugs come out. In San Francisco the seagulls come out.
Go Giants!
Oracle Park is a blessing Candlestick was so ghetto and sharing with the Niners never helped! Oakland barely has enough money to keep the whole city from becoming a Homeless Camp let alone give them a new venue... sadly Oakland has died as a city and is a shell of dilapidated concrete buildings and train yards
what bugs? youre delusional
@@mustbtrouble Given how close the stadium is to the bayshore, yes, there ARE a lot of "bugs" on warm evenings. That wouldn't be a problem if the city weren't a mismanaged, ghetto-hell-hole, the Coliseum falling apart due to neglect, and the A's indifferent to act as anything other than a major league "farm" team. It's sad, b/c there's so much OAKLAND A's history, I don't know where to begin. The one thing I regret is, ten years ago, when the A's jelled after the All-Star break and literally stole the AL West from the Rangers, I passed on a chance to take the day off and go to their last game of the season where they did it.
@@selfdo youre making this up.in over 50 games ive attended no such thing occured ever. seagulls sure .
That is a shame it's so empty. I was there in 92 seeing the future world Champion Blue Jays. I can't recall the outcome. It had plenty of fans, it was during their resurgence.
Thanks for the vid. First vid of yours I've seen. A's fan since '77. Wish I could have gone with you. Lots of memories to share! Cheers!
Grew up going to A’s games. Would go to several games a year, when games weren’t sold out. Yes. They sold the place out back in the late 80s into the early 90s. There was no Mount Davis (those outfield seats are for football, not baseball). The bleachers were real bleachers. You had a fantastic view of the Oakland Hills from your seats. It got loud. The wave was a frequent occurrence. The public address announcer was the best. Those plastic horns were everywhere too. Somewhere along the way, attendance started crashing and just hasn’t really recovered. This year it’s the worst, mainly due to the fire sale of fan favorite players and the fact that the team likely is gone. Even if they do stay in Oakland, most casual fans will not be able to afford the see a game on the new digs. It’s kind of sad. The drummers have always been awesome. I was at the streak record game. That was an amazing moment (and a massive crowd … even those outfield seats were packed). It’s just heartbreaking to see the stands so empty. Was just a great place (and you’d never be able to move around in those field level seats behind the dugouts). FYI, when I was a kid, I was in the area where your seats were. A Mariners fan cussed me out and my dad put her in her place (basically this was our house, your a guest, act like it … you root for your team, we will root for ours). Good memories there. Again, sad to see it that way. I’m all for them going to Vegas. With my Raiders already there, two of my teams will be there. Been tempted to go from being a Sharks fan to a Golden Knights fan. If the Sacramento Kings had relocated to Vegas, I’d probably make that hockey switch -- having all my teams in a city easily accessible from SoCal.
is it just me or do the A's TV broadcasts feel different now that Ray Fosse has the ultimate view.
The "Queens" (Kings) have had their ups and downs in Sac town. They've nearly relocated a few times. Back in '09, once the Seattle Supersonics left for OKC, the Kings were interested in replacing them as the second incarnation of the "Sonics", but that fell flat when Seattle didn't commit to a new arena. Then they attempted to move to Anaheim in 2011, to play at the Honda Center; but due to opposition by the two teams already in SoCal, the Clippers and Lakers, the move was voted down by the league. Building the new Golden One Center fairly much ensures the Kings will remain in Sac town, but their NBA fortunes, well, we're still waiting...
Better stay a Sharks fan!
@@selfdo how about Keegan Murray getting that summer league MVP? I think the playoff drought ends this year!
This is so weird to see you at my team’s coliseum. A’s fans are seriously the best. I LOVE going to games there. The energy is fantastic!
Also so cool to get that player interaction!
🔥Hey Adam, Really Diggin this Road Trip...And the Train Footage has been awesome, especially that Maintenance Train picking up the old railroad ties! Never knew something like that even existed....more trains please , and safe travels 🇺🇸
Glad you got to visit the Coliseum! The upper deck in CF is called, "Mt. Davis" after Al Davis, the owner of the Raiders. That section he had built blocked a great view of the hills.
I'm really digging these baseball videos. Please keep them up.
❤️ games in OAK. When I lived in Seattle, I went to more games in OAK (28) than I did in Seattle (17) from 2010-2021. It’s the people at the coliseum that make it so good. The A’s fans are great! #RFFanily
Thanks for another great video. I loved Angels in the Outfield and didn’t know the stadium was used for filming. Glad you could get a seat in that crowd! 😋
fun fact my wife and I are from the bay area and she was an extra in Angels in the Outfield when she was 8 or 9. She got to meet Danny Glover
Go to Fenway Park when they play the Rays and sit on top of the Green Monster. It's quite a thrill Adam.
Adam, it’s a noble thing to get to as many ballparks as you can. A great pilgrimage. Hope you continue to do so.
Been going to A’s games since 80’. I love the coliseum. Even when they can get 30k fans, it so spacious, it doesn’t seem crowded. Mostly 10k with plenty of parking and vendors with short lines. Yeah, it’s old and the bathrooms are old, but it just fells so comfy for being so vast and I love it. Great day game weather and light jacket night games. Nothing like a summer night at the coliseum. Too bad more fans don’t come out, but baseball heaven for the ones who do.
Adam-So excited to see you in my neck of the woods! Those helmet nachos looked tasty!😊⚾ 🐘
I grew up in that neck of the woods. My family are die hard A’s fans. Can’t beat a game at the coliseum!
So cool seeing the different baseball stadiums!! Loved this video
Sad to see what’s happened to the colosseum. Some of my best memories as a child were going to A’s games with my Dad!
So sad to see what the Athletics organization is doing to its fans. I went through it with the Seattle SuperSonics. It’s all playing out similar. I hope it works out there in Oakland.
lololol, As a Seattle kid who moved to the East Bay, this is like déjà vu all over again; even similar colors.
I don’t expect the A’s to stick around Oakland for much longer, but I truly believe that Seattle will get the Supes back!
That’s how it felt as an Atlanta thrashers fan😭
@@justinking3127 I’m sure. Sorry dude. Should be illegal.
Thanks Adam, love the ballpark videos. Good fortune to you.
This video will be historical footage in 50-60 years. A clear depiction of the worst state of MLB in the early 21st century. But beyond that, an authentic capture of American life in 2023. See the notification with an Apple Watch. See the clothes everyone wore. Hear the hecklers of the 2020’s. The content is a sad story, yes, but it’s still a beautiful documentation of our current moment in history. GREAT JOB and long live the A’s!
Im no A's fan but they played a huge part of me falling in love with baseball. As a kid i was drawn into the game by watching the bash brothers, Ricky, Walt Weise and Dennis (to name a few). Other non A's greats like Ozzie smith, Cecil Fielder, Will Clark....just to give you an idea of the time i came on, as a little leaguer.
This sight hurts even tho im not Oakland, but i understand why the fans are doing this. They are fed up and deserve better. I respect them for taking a stance
Fan apathy is a powerful weapon. They know the team and ownership aren't negotiating in good faith with the city and they're inevitably leaving Oakland for Vegas, just like the Raiders did a couple of years ago. Only difference is the Raiders fanbase is far more national and passionate, and ownership actually spends money. Honestly, Oakland does have bigger fish to fry than this team. The A's not moving to San Jose in the mid-late 00s really killed this team's chances in the Bay. Fans are fed up, and I don't blame them one bit. The ownership is doing this by design to justify the move even more.
I'm really loving these vlogs. You're really reigniting my love for baseball. Might have go to a few games this year.
Lovin the road trip!! Nacho's looked good!
We Got Special things today Thank you so much!
You made this old woman's day.☮💛
Welcome to the Bay Area!! 👍🏼 hope you enjoy your travels!
After being at every baseball stadium in us and canada...Tampa has the worst and most depressing stadium in baseball.
California vs. Tampa - I’ll take Tampa anyway
@@MrShawn-vy4nv why? the Oakland fans are the best
@@Chrisb8s yep!
@@MrShawn-vy4nv you can have the humidity. California forever and goodbye.
I am from Tampa, and I can see what you mean. I think its the color scheme inside, the blue. Why they went with that, I dont know, thats part of what gives it the sterile feel. Would have been better to go with green. There has been talk of putting in a retractable roof or building a new stadium. But really a new roof on the current stadium would work wonders. They should add a water garden feature like what Angels stadium has also. Add some natural brick etc.
What a day. Old, great stadium, seeing your favorite players, got souvenir ball ( thanks to your friend) ,great game!!! Awsome!!!
I love your Clark Griswold quote: "First ones here!" Classic!
Remember back when we bought the $1.00 pack of baseball cards with the hard piece of gum, hoping to find the Mark McGwire or Jose Canseco rookie card?!
OMG, you're doing exactly what my thoughts were this entire time your trip; hitting up a lot of Tampa Bay’s games on the road, “I hope you run into Zack Hample again.”
Thanks Adam, I love these stadiums tours.
Hi Adam Got my stickers Saturday. Never gave up hope. Thank you so much. Love you like a son
Welcome back to the bay Adam! Hope you’ll do Oracle park in SF someday. I’ve seen a lot of parks, and it has to be the best one in baseball.
Brett is awesome. He went to Seminole High school which is a few miles from my high school Largo high. My friend Clayton Andrews transferred to seminole because they had a better baseball team and he ended up in the majors signing with the blue jays in the 96 draft. Although he was only called up a few times to pitch.
It's like stepping back into 1988 being in that place , I love that old dump !
Going from Watching your adventure vlogs to making some baseball vlogs is the best! I love baseball grew up playing and watching it all my life been a padre fan ! Great vlog!
Didn’t realize you were in the Bay Area Adam! I’m from Southern California, but currently reside here, excited nonetheless to see what you have planned for this week in Northern California. By the way, if you’re here all week, its going to get pretty darn hot midweek, so dress accordingly. Lol Enjoy have fun! 🤙🏻
What a fun vlog from Oakland Alameda County Field! Reminds me of how much fun parents and I had at old Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati), especially double-headers, during the Big Red Machine heyday. $30 to park - I choked a bit on that. Heck, last time I was at a NASCAR race I paid $15 & $5 extra to ride on the property owner's hay trailer to/from the entrance gate! America's pasttime - you look like you're living your best life, Adam. You and the Foot, livin' large!
I have been going to A's games since 1970. Although old still has a magestic feel of history. Memories.I no longer live in California, but if I did l would go again. Always loved it. Glad you enjoyed your time there.
Loved the old guy who has been at A’s games since early 90s.
Thank you for documenting this historic and old baseball stadium. It feels like deja vu for me, I was JUST THERE to see Pearl Jam on May 12 and 13th, right across at the Oakland Arena. Walking right next to the Oakland Coliseum, you could feel the history in the air.......it will be a very SAD day if the Athletics decide to vacate Oakland and leave this stadium to be demolished 😞
To think at one time there were 3 teams there, there is a great taco truck on Hegenberger that we usually hit up, before Warrior games. Some great memories there, even for a run down Dive Bar. Love the show Adam the Woo
Attendance at that game, 2,488, lowest in 42 years.
@@joesherer6961 wonder why
As a kid going to the horse trough urinals was a frightening experience. Traumatic experience.
I'm liking the ballpark tour! It's a bucket list of mine. Keep following the Rays around.
What a great experience! Love the elephant mascot ….. and those helmet nachos looked incredible!
Became friends with a guy. We were both wearing A's hats.. In West Virginia..
I am a HUGE A's fan. I've already been to one game this year and I usually go to at least 10. It definitely sucks witnessing the downfall of this franchise. Living in the Bay Area myself and seeing it all happen I truly think they will leave to Las Vegas. Unfortunately that's what the owners want
can't blame him even though they're in the playoff hunt damn near every year they get no fan or city support ... i pray they rebrand the whole team , it shouldn't be the Las Vegas A's , get a whole new name and logo and everything
The way the fans are revolting, it's like the last year in the Atlanta Thrashers franchise where many of the fans stopped coming to the games after they realized the owners were looking to sell. It's obviously not a viability issue. I remember back in the late 80s, the A's were packed every game. Around where I lived, the A's for a while seemed to be the most popular team, back around 1989, other than the Braves, of course.
Hey man question. I’m going to the game tomarrow is everything on card or can you take cash. Thanks !
You called it. They’re headed to Vegas.
This reminds me...my wife and I are from Australia and during a September 2011 month-long trip to USA based in NYC we attended two ball games at Yankee Stadium, against the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins. I can't remember the results- we had some trouble following an unfamiliar (but fascinating) game. But the fans were friendly and I bought a T-shirt after the game that commemorated Mo Rivera's relief pitcher record set just minutes before. And the organ ! Loved the organ. And I still wear Mo's T-shirt . Fond memories.
Man! I been watching you for a long time homie and it's great watching you do some content from my home town Oakland. Oakland has a strange beauty about it.
We used to go to A's games every year. My boys were extras in the Brad Pitt movie Money Ball and they got to meet Brad Pitt. Sadly, it came out right after my husband passed away.
Condolences on the passing of your husband... 💖
Pink Floyd performed there on May 9th 1977, one of the best gigs they ever did.
Just catching up on your road trip! Love your videos, congrats on the views, highest I’ve seen! 😀👍🏻
Great to see you in all these ballparks! Rays are playing the Angels next week, hope to see you there….Very entertaining video!
Today I have many things to doo, but first I SHALL join Adam the Woo!!😎
The last dive bar in Baseball! LETS GO OAKLAND!!!!!!!!!!!
Let’s Go Rays
You are a great fan Adam. Thanks for these awesome videos!
Even though I live 30 miles away from this stadium, I can’t bring myself to go in. However, you’re enthusiasm is infectious and now I actually want to go to an A’s game! LOL. Great video.
I have to say its the best, its the only one I've been to. it was great price for tickets and saw them play Boston. I live in New England, tickets in Boston are expensive. i have a friend says that he will fly to Baltimore watch a baseball game and still be cheaper than seeing a game at Fenway :)
and they have small uncomfortable seats at Fenway! Weather is always tricky, too. It's hard to feel nostalgic when you pay for the privilege and wind up being very uncomfortable the entire time.😒
Been there done that stadium many times. Been an A's fan for long time, living in the Sacramento area. Fondest MLB memories was the time a group of us left Sacramento to go down to Candlestick Park to watch the S.F. Giants play an early day game against the Cincinatti Reds. Then later we crossed the bridge went over into Oakland and watched the A's play the California Angels in a night game. We saw 4 different MLB Teams in one day and fireworks after the A's game! Baseball was berry berry good to Chico Esqualia that day.
Nice statdium! Alot of baseball history! Thanks for sharing!
So many great memories here with my family. Lived in Tampa too so got 2 places covered. I still love it, doesnt need to be fancy for me
The Rooted signage is another one of the myriad of con games that the current A's ownership uses to get fans to come there. Raising the prices was just brilliant, especially after they literally gave away the quality players and put a less than mediocre product on the field. Its a crying shame for them to treat, what had been left of a loyal fan base that way.No one should be going there to support this sham,as tv video shows many people disguised as empty seats.
I’m a die hard A’s fan. “Worst stadium” cuts deep. It cuts deep man. I’m not a huge fan of Las Vegas.
there is talk that they may also go to Portland..
@@Chrisb8s that’s even worse
I feel your pain . The Trop is hated by many also but I love it
@@Chrisb8s Portland, which I consider a dying city...in many ways.
I'm from San Jose originally. Live in Vegas now. Life long Giants fan, but i would honestly love to see the A's here. We will support them just like we do the Knights and Raiders. The current situation in Oakland is a huge mess, and the team deserves a real stadium. I grew up in the 80s, went to a fair share of games and events at the Colosseum. Its always been a dump. Even Candlestick was WAYY better. Last time i went to an A's game was probably around 2011. I remember buying a hot dog that i couldn't even bite through. I was sitting right under the edge of the second deck, and water was dripping out of a sign right onto me the whole game. Dudes were in the parking lot selling their home made CDs, getting very aggressive. It was a crazy scene. Fans dont want to deal with all that crap to see a game. Even if they dont come to Vegas, I hope they get a new place to play that isnt so trashy.
I just received my return envelope back from Adam with the pins/stickers inside. Thank you Adam for doing that as I have been a big fan of yours since the beginning. You're the best.
Great history, exciting "red headed stepkids" of mlb at times. I went to my 1st game in 1973 there.
It is sad to see the slow demise of a once proud franchise. I blame the city leaders of Oakland for terrible mis-management of this resource. It feels no different today as everything is chaotic as ever with any kind of progress towards a new stadium. There is plenty of money all around, just look across the bay. Oakland leaders are impotent to move forward.
I drive through Oakland often, and see the homeless expansion spilling onto the streets and neighborhoods. Poor leadership, lack of vision and plain cowardice plauge this city to clean its act up. Dave Kavel, you have my vote to keep fighting, I hope you prevail. The city doesn''t deserve you, but the A's and the rest of us do.