Frank Youell Field

Frank Youell Field was a football stadium that stood in Oakland, California. It was the home of the Oakland Raiders from 1962-1965.

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Football - Oakland, California - Oakland Raiders - 1962 - 1965

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The stadium, which was essentially a temporary home until the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum was completed, sat 22,000 and cost $400,000 to build. The facility was named for a local undertaker and sports booster.

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - Undertaker

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The Raiders (then a member of the American Football League) had played their home games in San Francisco (Kezar Stadium and Candlestick Park, respectively) during their first two seasons. They played their first regular-season game at Frank Youell Field on September 9, 1962, against the New York Titans. The Raiders lost 28-17.

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American Football League - Kezar Stadium - Candlestick Park - September 9 - New York Titans

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