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A look at all the major professional sports teams that have left Oakland

A day that Oakland sports fans have long dreaded has come – the last major professional franchise in the East Bay is leaving the city. Fans are planning a memorial service for the Athletics in the downtown Jack London Square neighborhood after Thursday's home finale at the Coliseum against the Texas Rangers. Here's a look at each organization that will be leaving Oakland, in order of departure and with details on each move:California Golden Seals, an NHL team from 1966 to 1976, left the California Golden Seals in 1976 to become the Cleveland Barons after struggling to find a winning product in Oakland. The Barons were a short-lived franchise and two years later merged with the Minnesota North Stars, who eventually moved to the Dallas Stars. Golden State Warriors Many players expressed mixed feelings after leaving Oracle Arena, an intimate venue nicknamed the “Roaracle” “next to the Coliseum, for the move to the Chase Center in San Francisco ahead of the 2019-20 season. Golden State played at Oracle for 47 seasons, winning NBA championships 40 years apart in 1975 and 2015. Despite all of Chase's new amenities and modern practice facility, it took some time for the arena to truly feel like home. Coach Steve Kerr said it, as did Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Curry, the two-time NBA MVP and all-time 3-point leader, had to adjust his signature tunnel shot with the change in venue. Depending on the side his team is warming up on, he now opts to attempt either a throw across the entire field or a shot from an entrance well over a corner of the field.Oakland RaidersRaiders owner Mark Davis wanted a football-only stadium and he got one in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, which opened in 2020 and hosted the Super Bowl earlier this year. The team has now left Oakland twice, having left for Los Angeles in 1982, returning in 1995 and then most recently relocating to Nevada. At the Coliseum, the Raiders built “Mount Davis,” as it was called in reference to late owner Al Davis, a section of outfield seating on the third deck that largely disappointed baseball fans who lost their scenic Oakland Hills views and intimacy a smaller stadium. Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, insisted for years that the A's needed a new ballpark to be a sustainable organization. They have attempted to build in several locations throughout the Bay Area, most recently at the waterfront Howard Terminal site not far from Jack London Square. However, there were issues with public transportation and parking, so owner John Fisher continued to look for opportunities in Las Vegas. Last November, other baseball owners unanimously approved Fisher's relocation plan. The A's plan to play in the state capital of Sacramento for at least the next three seasons and hope to move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season. A large fan group sent “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 select owners in hopes of persuading them to vote unsuccessfully. On Monday, Fisher released a letter that once again outraged fans because many made it clear that they simply didn't believe him and didn't think his words were real. “I know there is great disappointment, even bitterness. ” Fisher wrote. “While I wish I could speak to each of you individually, I can tell you one thing from the heart: We tried. Staying in Oakland was our goal, it was our mission, and we didn't “And I do.” I'm truly sorry. “Looking forward, I hope you join our beloved ones as we move forward on this amazing journey . And I hope we will make you proud.”___AP MLB:

OAKLAND, Calif. –

A day long feared by Oakland sports fans has come – the last major professional franchise in the East Bay is leaving the city.

After Thursday's home finale at the Coliseum against the Texas Rangers, fans are planning a memorial service for the Athletics in the downtown Jack London Square neighborhood.

Here's a look at each organization that will be leaving Oakland, in order of departure and with details on each move:

California Golden Seals

The California Golden Seals, an NHL team from 1966 to 1976, left in 1976 to become the Cleveland Barons after struggling to deliver a successful product in Oakland.

The Barons were a short-lived franchise and two years later merged with the Minnesota North Stars, who eventually moved to the Dallas Stars.

Golden State Warriors

Many players expressed mixed emotions after leaving Oracle Arena, an intimate venue nicknamed the “Roaracle” next to the Coliseum, to move to the Chase Center in San Francisco ahead of the 2019-20 season.

Golden State played at Oracle for 47 seasons, winning NBA championships 40 years apart in 1975 and 2015.

Even with all of Chase's new amenities and modern practice facility, it took some time for the arena to truly feel like home. Coach Steve Kerr said it, so did Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Curry, the two-time NBA MVP and all-time 3-point leader, had to adapt his signature tunnel shot with the change in venue. Depending on which side his team is warming up on, he will now choose to attempt either a throw across the entire field or a shot from an entrance area well over a corner of the field.

Oakland Raiders

Raiders owner Mark Davis wanted a football-only stadium and got one in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, which opened in 2020 and hosted the Super Bowl earlier this year.

The team has now left Oakland twice: in 1982, it went to Los Angeles, only to return in 1995, and most recently it moved to Nevada.

At the Coliseum, the Raiders built “Mount Davis,” as it was called in reference to late owner Al Davis, a section of outfield seating on the third deck that largely disappointed baseball fans who lost their scenic Oakland Hills views and intimacy a smaller stadium.

Oakland Athletics

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred insisted for years that the A's needed a new ballpark to be a sustainable organization.

They have attempted to build in several locations throughout the Bay Area, most recently at the waterfront Howard Terminal site near Jack London Square. However, there were issues with public transportation and parking, so owner John Fisher continued to look for opportunities in Las Vegas.

Last November, other baseball owners unanimously approved Fisher's relocation plan. The A's plan to play in the state capital of Sacramento for at least the next three seasons and hope to move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season.

A large fan group sent “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 select owners in hopes of influencing the vote, to no avail.

On Monday, Fisher released a letter that once again outraged fans because many made it clear that they simply didn't believe him and didn't believe his words were real.

“I know there is great disappointment, even bitterness,” Fisher wrote. “Although I wish I could speak to each of you individually, I can tell you one thing from the bottom of my heart: We tried. Staying in Oakland was our goal, it was our mission, and we didn't achieve it. And I do.” I’m really sorry.

“Looking forward, I hope you will join our beloved A's as we move forward on this amazing journey. I hope to see you in green and gold again. And I hope we will make you proud.”

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