Picture this: a night of nostalgia, a celebration of Oakland's baseball legacy, and a joyful farewell and celebration all rolled into one electrifying event at the iconic Coliseum. It was the dream of Paul Freedman and Bryan Carmel, co-founders of the minor league Oakland B's. They had their hearts set on bringing back the magic of yesteryear, creating new memories, and honoring the beloved venue that holds a special place in so many hearts.
The Oakland Ballers, an expansion club in the independent Pioneer League, had secured a signed contract and paid a deposit to take over the Coliseum for a special game on June 29th against the Colorado Owlz. For Freedman and Carmel, this was an opportunity to pay tribute to the baseball heritage of Oakland and say a heartfelt goodbye to the Coliseum.
