All eyes are on the Golden State Warriors as they kick off the Western Conference Finals Wednesday night in San Francisco, while the city the Warriors left behind is also getting some attention for the lack of eyes.
The Oakland Athletics are now averaging just over 8,000 fans per game - down from more than 20,000 in 2019 - and the empty seats are becoming something of a spectacle.
On a perfect afternoon for baseball, there was a common thread among many of those who filed into the Coliseum.It's some of those who remember the glory days of this team and the ballpark who are still showing up to see another noteworthy chapter in A's history. "The atmosphere, I feel, has turned," longtime fan Rob Schuetz said before the game."I think it's because of not knowing if they're staying or not. I think that has a lot to do with it."
"Once the new Coliseum is put together it's going to be packed," said A's fan Dave Edlund."And I have no doubt about that."
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