The Irwindale site was a pit or quarry opposite the Miller Beer brewery adjacent to the 210 Freeway. Used to go past it all the time long before the rumors began about the possible move. NEFARIOUS! I also remember around 1986-1987 Davis was supposed to be negotiating a move to Yankee Stadium and rebranding them the Bronx Raiders.
It's funny how perspectives tell the tale. For me I grew up seeing "L.A. Raiders" so when they moved back to Oakland that took some getting used to. The Raiders of course belong to Oakland, but if they couldn't figure it out there they should be in L.A. The whole carousel of teams just doesn't seem to make long-term sense, but then again why would these owners give people what they want?
It was 90 degrees that day (and very humid) and the Falcons thought that by wearing white, and therefore making the Raiders wear black, they'd have an advantage being cooler in the heat. The Dolphins used to love doing that under.Don Shula at home games in Miami...
