Fans Add New Bloody Chapter In 49ers Vs Raiders Rivalry

The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders spent much of their mutual existence a few miles apart on Interstate 80. Two very distinct football identities were cultivated in the Bay Area. The Oakland Raiders began in the AFL and were a renegade outfit led by their owner, Al Davis. They did things unconventionally and, at one time, were the winningest franchise in football. In 1949 the San Francisco 49ers joined the NFL after the All-America Football Conference merger. The 49ers rose to NFL royalty in the 1980s and 1990s, winning five Super Bowls in less than 15 seasons.

The Raiders abandoned Oakland in 1982 after they could not secure funding to renovate or improve the stadium and moved to Los Angeles. In 1994, they returned to Oakland, remaining until the 2020 season. The team subsequently moved to Las Vegas after it became apparent they would not get a new stadium in Oakland. Allegiant Stadium, the new home of the Raiders, is over 560 miles from San Francisco. That may not be far enough.

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Rabid Fans Renew 49ers and Raiders Hostilities

A San Francisco 49ers fan thought Allegiant Stadium was an excellent place to audition for WWE. In a move that would have made hardcore legend Mick Foley proud, he used a folding chair as a weapon to bloody his prone opponent. It is hard to ascertain who started the altercation, but a 49ers fan looked to be the aggressor. It appeared that cooler heads prevailed and security managed to end the incident before it escalated. Luckily, no one seems to have sustained severe injuries. No arrests have been reported in connection with the incident, and it is possible that the 49ers fans who were involved skedaddled back to San Francisco.

After a brawl in the stands on Friday night, the two franchises made national news. Sadly, despite a heated rivalry, it isn't even the first time. It is fair to say it might be more surprising that a football game broke out during a fight in the stands if you have watched any of the recent 49ers and Raiders meetings. Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, both franchises have experienced ups and downs. Despite sharing the same geographic area, there is a vast gulf between the cities of San Francisco and Oakland and their fan bases that rears its head when they get together.

Fan Brawl Distracts From Exciting End To Preseason

The two teams battled to a 24-24 tie that ended in a bizarre yet entertaining sequence of laterals on the final play. The meeting marked the end of the 2024 preseason for the 49ers and the Raiders. The 49ers will open their season on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets on September 9 in what they hope will be their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. The Raiders will visit Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to open their season on Sunday, September 8.

Final Thoughts

Fan violence in the stands is not a new phenomenon. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell or the league does not condone it. Stadium security is adequate in isolated incidents but is often overmatched when an often alcohol-fueled fan touches off a significant incident. It is an unfortunate but all too common occurrence when you practically need to take out a second mortgage to attend a single NFL game in 2024. There is an adage in the press that if it bleeds, it leads. It is a lesson that Goodell would prefer to be forgotten.

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Article originally written by Bob Quinn