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Football in baseball stadiums
The Oakland Raiders aren't the first team to share a stadium with a baseball team. Take a look at some of the best photos of football games being played in baseball stadiums.
![Oakland's O.co Coliseum is the only remaining stadium shared by a Major League Baseball team and an NFL team. To this day, early season Raiders games feature the distinctive infield cutout that conjures up memories of a bygone era in sports -- when football teams played home games in stadiums designed primarily for baseball. The Raiders moved into the Coliseum in 1966 and played there until their move to Los Angeles following the 1981 season. When the team moved back to Oakland, the Raiders again called the Coliseum home. (Aaron Kehoe/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/s7xhuqakptgshmfpgvlz.jpg)
Oakland's O.co Coliseum is the only remaining stadium shared by a Major League Baseball team and an NFL team. To this day, early season Raiders games feature the distinctive infield cutout that conjures up memories of a bygone era in sports -- when football teams played home games in stadiums designed primarily for baseball. The Raiders moved into the Coliseum in 1966 and played there until their move to Los Angeles following the 1981 season. When the team moved back to Oakland, the Raiders again called the Coliseum home. (Aaron Kehoe/Associated Press)
![Buffalo Bills defensive back Nate Odomes (37) returns an interception and San Francisco 49ers tight end Jamie Williams attempts to make the tackle in a game played on Sept. 12, 1992. Candlestick served as home to the 49ers through the 2013 season, but from 1971 through 1999 the team shared the facility with baseball's Giants, who were the stadium's original tenants. Candlestick has hosted an astonishing eight NFC Championship games. (Al Golub/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qrop9eeiti3vv6c4u8li.jpg)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Nate Odomes (37) returns an interception and San Francisco 49ers tight end Jamie Williams attempts to make the tackle in a game played on Sept. 12, 1992. Candlestick served as home to the 49ers through the 2013 season, but from 1971 through 1999 the team shared the facility with baseball's Giants, who were the stadium's original tenants. Candlestick has hosted an astonishing eight NFC Championship games. (Al Golub/Associated Press)
![Houston Oilers fans enjoy a 58-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns at the Astrodome on Dec. 9, 1990. Originally built for baseball's Houston Astros, the Astrodome was a common host of football games. In addition to the Houston Oilers, the University of Houston, the United States Football League's Houston Gamblers and the World Football League's Houston Texans each called the dome their home. The Oilers played at the stadium from 1968 until the franchise moved to Tennessee in 1997 to ultimately become the Titans. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/setigtenixjrlmvaaphv.jpg)
Houston Oilers fans enjoy a 58-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns at the Astrodome on Dec. 9, 1990. Originally built for baseball's Houston Astros, the Astrodome was a common host of football games. In addition to the Houston Oilers, the University of Houston, the United States Football League's Houston Gamblers and the World Football League's Houston Texans each called the dome their home. The Oilers played at the stadium from 1968 until the franchise moved to Tennessee in 1997 to ultimately become the Titans. (National Football League)
![Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason darts out of the way as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tony Casillas makes a diving attempt to stop him on Nov. 16, 1987. An entire generation of football fans might only know of the Falcons as a dome team -- since they've played at the Georgia Dome since 1992. However, the Falcons were once an outdoor team, playing in a stadium shared with baseball's Atlanta Braves. The Falcons played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium from their inaugural season of 1966 through 1991. (Judy Ondrey/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fuiepxwcsensgtay2cxn.jpg)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason darts out of the way as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tony Casillas makes a diving attempt to stop him on Nov. 16, 1987. An entire generation of football fans might only know of the Falcons as a dome team -- since they've played at the Georgia Dome since 1992. However, the Falcons were once an outdoor team, playing in a stadium shared with baseball's Atlanta Braves. The Falcons played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium from their inaugural season of 1966 through 1991. (Judy Ondrey/Associated Press)
![The longtime home of the Baltimore Orioles served as a temporary host for the Baltimore Ravens from 1996-1997 before the team's current stadium -- M&T Bank Stadium -- was completed. Memorial Stadium is more famously known for its time as the home of the Baltimore Colts, who won the 1959 NFL Championship game at the stadium. (Nick Wass/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fjx4j9cp3urvjkjkycak.jpg)
The longtime home of the Baltimore Orioles served as a temporary host for the Baltimore Ravens from 1996-1997 before the team's current stadium -- M&T Bank Stadium -- was completed. Memorial Stadium is more famously known for its time as the home of the Baltimore Colts, who won the 1959 NFL Championship game at the stadium. (Nick Wass/Associated Press)
![An aerial of of Busch Stadium in St. Louis shows the 58,186 fans gathered to watch the first home game of the St. Louis Rams as they play the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 10, 1995. Busch Stadium served as home to the Rams for one year before the team moved into the Edward Jones Dome, but was home to the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL from 1966 through 1987. (Leon Algee/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/azpovjy2pfjncoinmibz.jpg)
An aerial of of Busch Stadium in St. Louis shows the 58,186 fans gathered to watch the first home game of the St. Louis Rams as they play the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 10, 1995. Busch Stadium served as home to the Rams for one year before the team moved into the Edward Jones Dome, but was home to the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL from 1966 through 1987. (Leon Algee/Associated Press)
![The New York Giants' Frank Gifford hangs on to a pass from quarterback Don Henrich during a game with the Baltimore Colts at the Polo Grounds, Nov. 13, 1955. Noted for its distinctive shape and distant center-field wall, the Polo Grounds was host to many famous football games (many college) in its time, most notably the historic Notre Dame win over Army in 1924 that helped spawn Grantland Rice's piece about "The Four Horsemen." (John Lent/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fecpu3z4jjzc67xhy3bk.jpg)
The New York Giants' Frank Gifford hangs on to a pass from quarterback Don Henrich during a game with the Baltimore Colts at the Polo Grounds, Nov. 13, 1955. Noted for its distinctive shape and distant center-field wall, the Polo Grounds was host to many famous football games (many college) in its time, most notably the historic Notre Dame win over Army in 1924 that helped spawn Grantland Rice's piece about "The Four Horsemen." (John Lent/Associated Press)
![Chicago Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski is tackled by the New York Giants' Mel Hein during a 30-13 Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934. The Giants, who hosted four NFL Championships at the Polo Grounds, played at the Upper Manhattan stadium from 1925 until 1955, when the team moved to Yankee Stadium. When the American Football League was formed, the New York Titans played four seasons at the Polo Grounds before moving to Shea Stadium. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/thkh5iekd9mrx67ghkhk.jpg)
Chicago Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski is tackled by the New York Giants' Mel Hein during a 30-13 Giants victory over the Bears in the NFL Championship game played at the Polo Grounds on Dec. 9, 1934. The Giants, who hosted four NFL Championships at the Polo Grounds, played at the Upper Manhattan stadium from 1925 until 1955, when the team moved to Yankee Stadium. When the American Football League was formed, the New York Titans played four seasons at the Polo Grounds before moving to Shea Stadium. (National Football League)
![New York Giants end Bob Schnelker (85) catches Frank Gifford's 7-yard touchdown pass to tie up a game with the Cleveland Browns at 10-10 in final period at New York's Yankee Stadium on Dec. 14, 1958. The Giants kicked a field goal in final two minutes to win game, 13-10, and force a playoff by New York and Cleveland. This sequence of events set up what would arguably be the most important NFL game played to date: "The Greatest Game Ever Played." (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ngeedd7umfqhddw2df7k.jpg)
New York Giants end Bob Schnelker (85) catches Frank Gifford's 7-yard touchdown pass to tie up a game with the Cleveland Browns at 10-10 in final period at New York's Yankee Stadium on Dec. 14, 1958. The Giants kicked a field goal in final two minutes to win game, 13-10, and force a playoff by New York and Cleveland. This sequence of events set up what would arguably be the most important NFL game played to date: "The Greatest Game Ever Played." (Associated Press)
![Baltimore Colts quarterback Johhny Unitas (19) throws upfield in the Colts' 23-17 overtime win over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL Championship game played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 28, 1958. The showdown was dubbed "The Greatest Game Ever Played" for its drama and ultimate impact on pro football. It is the most famous football game played at "The House That Ruth Built." (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jdabz6krwzxsfbcrdzfd.jpg)
Baltimore Colts quarterback Johhny Unitas (19) throws upfield in the Colts' 23-17 overtime win over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL Championship game played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 28, 1958. The showdown was dubbed "The Greatest Game Ever Played" for its drama and ultimate impact on pro football. It is the most famous football game played at "The House That Ruth Built." (National Football League)
![An aerial view of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx set up for the New York Giants football season in 1969. Yankee Stadium served as home of the Giants from 1956 through 1973. It also served as home of the NFL's New York Yanks from 1950-1951, the AAFC's New York Yankees from 1946-1949, and the original New York Yankees of the NFL from 1927-1928. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wtrovoetfhqo3jqffcvv.jpg)
An aerial view of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx set up for the New York Giants football season in 1969. Yankee Stadium served as home of the Giants from 1956 through 1973. It also served as home of the NFL's New York Yanks from 1950-1951, the AAFC's New York Yankees from 1946-1949, and the original New York Yankees of the NFL from 1927-1928. (Associated Press)
![An aerial view of Cleveland Municipal Stadium as it looked in 1994. "The Mistake by the Lake" was home to the Browns from 1946 until the team went on a three-year hiatus following the 1995 season. The Browns, however, weren't the first NFL team to call the stadium home. The Cleveland Rams joined the NFL in 1937 and called the stadium home until 1945 when -- following a 15-14 win over the Washington Redskins in the NFL Championship game held at Cleveland Municipal Stadium -- the franchise moved to Los Angeles. The Browns made the place famous first for an amazing run of championships from 1946 through 1955, and then an epic series of playoff misfortunes in the 1980s. (Mark Duncan/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yuca7uaq9wpbazxjgl9s.jpg)
An aerial view of Cleveland Municipal Stadium as it looked in 1994. "The Mistake by the Lake" was home to the Browns from 1946 until the team went on a three-year hiatus following the 1995 season. The Browns, however, weren't the first NFL team to call the stadium home. The Cleveland Rams joined the NFL in 1937 and called the stadium home until 1945 when -- following a 15-14 win over the Washington Redskins in the NFL Championship game held at Cleveland Municipal Stadium -- the franchise moved to Los Angeles. The Browns made the place famous first for an amazing run of championships from 1946 through 1955, and then an epic series of playoff misfortunes in the 1980s. (Mark Duncan/Associated Press)
![The Dallas Cowboys' Mike Gaechter (27) attempts to bring down the Pittsburgh Steelers' John Henry Johnson with a flying tackle at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 21, 1962. Forbes Field was home to baseball's Pirates for more than 60 years, but also hosted many football games. As well as serving as home for the University of Pittsburgh football team, Forbes Field hosted Steelers games from 1933 through 1963. In 1947, Forbes Field hosted the Steelers' only playoff game -- a 21-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles -- before the famous "Immaculate Reception" game in 1972. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/c5gaw7wcrhhoyiekxw5n.jpg)
The Dallas Cowboys' Mike Gaechter (27) attempts to bring down the Pittsburgh Steelers' John Henry Johnson with a flying tackle at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 21, 1962. Forbes Field was home to baseball's Pirates for more than 60 years, but also hosted many football games. As well as serving as home for the University of Pittsburgh football team, Forbes Field hosted Steelers games from 1933 through 1963. In 1947, Forbes Field hosted the Steelers' only playoff game -- a 21-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles -- before the famous "Immaculate Reception" game in 1972. (Associated Press)
![Green Bay Packers running back Clarke Hinkle runs around Chicago Bears end Hampton Pool in a 30-27 Bears win on Nov. 5, 1939 at Wrigley Field. When George Halas moved the Decatur Staleys to Chicago in 1921, the team was eventually renamed the Bears to better identify with the city's famous baseball team. Naming football teams after the local baseball team was a common practice at the time (ie. New York Football Giants). (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mc1oy4qs8ted47fftgr9.jpg)
Green Bay Packers running back Clarke Hinkle runs around Chicago Bears end Hampton Pool in a 30-27 Bears win on Nov. 5, 1939 at Wrigley Field. When George Halas moved the Decatur Staleys to Chicago in 1921, the team was eventually renamed the Bears to better identify with the city's famous baseball team. Naming football teams after the local baseball team was a common practice at the time (ie. New York Football Giants). (National Football League)
![An aeriel view of the crowd at Chicago's Wrigley Field on Dec. 29, 1963, just before the start of the championship game between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears. With the thermometer in the 10-degree vicinity, 45,801 fans watched the Bears win the title, 14-10. It was the team's last championship with George Halas as its coach. "The Friendly Confines" was the Bears' home stadium from 1921-1970 and hosted five NFL championship games. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mghrenxe7miu9eitvr7g.jpg)
An aeriel view of the crowd at Chicago's Wrigley Field on Dec. 29, 1963, just before the start of the championship game between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears. With the thermometer in the 10-degree vicinity, 45,801 fans watched the Bears win the title, 14-10. It was the team's last championship with George Halas as its coach. "The Friendly Confines" was the Bears' home stadium from 1921-1970 and hosted five NFL championship games. (Associated Press)
![The Philadelphia Eagles host the Chicago Cardinals in the 1948 NFL Championship on Dec. 19, 1948 at Shibe Park. Playing in blizzard conditions, the Eagles defeated the Cardinals 7-0 in one of the most famous weather games in NFL history. The Eagles played at Shibe Park -- which was baseball's first steel-and-concrete structure -- from 1940 until 1957. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yoevv83hqeafjpuowsvb.jpg)
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Chicago Cardinals in the 1948 NFL Championship on Dec. 19, 1948 at Shibe Park. Playing in blizzard conditions, the Eagles defeated the Cardinals 7-0 in one of the most famous weather games in NFL history. The Eagles played at Shibe Park -- which was baseball's first steel-and-concrete structure -- from 1940 until 1957. (National Football League)
![Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw attempts to cross the goal line against the Buffalo Bills at War Memorial Stadium on Oct. 29, 1972. War Memorial Stadium -- a longtime home of minor league baseball in Buffalo -- was the Bills' home yard from 1960 through 1972. The Bills won an American Football League title game at the stadium in 1964, a 20-7 win over the San Diego Chargers. The place nicknamed "the Rockpile" might be most commonly known as the home stadium of Roy Hobbs' New York Knights in the the movie "The Natural." (Bob Schutz/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/aiywtv29sdwhjp8yyx4s.jpg)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw attempts to cross the goal line against the Buffalo Bills at War Memorial Stadium on Oct. 29, 1972. War Memorial Stadium -- a longtime home of minor league baseball in Buffalo -- was the Bills' home yard from 1960 through 1972. The Bills won an American Football League title game at the stadium in 1964, a 20-7 win over the San Diego Chargers. The place nicknamed "the Rockpile" might be most commonly known as the home stadium of Roy Hobbs' New York Knights in the the movie "The Natural." (Bob Schutz/Associated Press)
![Green Bay Packers end Gary Knafelc (84) makes a nifty catch of a 15-yard scoring pass from quarterback Tobin Rote against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 21, 1956. Between 1933 and 1994, the Packers split games between Green Bay and Milwaukee. In Milwaukee, the team played at Borchart Field (1933), Wisconsin State Fair Park (1934-1951), Marquette Stadium (1952) and then County Stadium. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/oom4yddaa0afkkp5cqyz.jpg)
Green Bay Packers end Gary Knafelc (84) makes a nifty catch of a 15-yard scoring pass from quarterback Tobin Rote against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 21, 1956. Between 1933 and 1994, the Packers split games between Green Bay and Milwaukee. In Milwaukee, the team played at Borchart Field (1933), Wisconsin State Fair Park (1934-1951), Marquette Stadium (1952) and then County Stadium. (Associated Press)
![As dust from baseball diamond flies, Jim Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers (23) charges for yardage in game against the Green Bay Packers at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1968. The Packers would play two to three games a season at County Stadium until 1994. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/c0yqpvktpbrjn6kywwbf.jpg)
As dust from baseball diamond flies, Jim Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers (23) charges for yardage in game against the Green Bay Packers at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1968. The Packers would play two to three games a season at County Stadium until 1994. (Associated Press)
![An aeriel view as the Green Bay Packers play their last game at Milwaukee County Stadium on Dec. 18, 1994. The Packers won the game in dramatic fashion, with quarterback Brett Favre scoring the winning touchdown in the final seconds in a 21-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The game ended a unique two-city tradition for the Packers, who had split games between Green Bay and Milwaukee for 62 consecutive seasons. The arrangement to play at the baseball stadium was at times vital to the Packers' survival. (Todd Ponath/Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xvx6jgmfeqsuqwy2lups.jpg)
An aeriel view as the Green Bay Packers play their last game at Milwaukee County Stadium on Dec. 18, 1994. The Packers won the game in dramatic fashion, with quarterback Brett Favre scoring the winning touchdown in the final seconds in a 21-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The game ended a unique two-city tradition for the Packers, who had split games between Green Bay and Milwaukee for 62 consecutive seasons. The arrangement to play at the baseball stadium was at times vital to the Packers' survival. (Todd Ponath/Associated Press)