2006 – When the Oakland Athletics open their season at home against the New York Yankees next month, the entire upper deck will be covered by green tarpaulins, making McAfee Coliseum the midget of the major leagues in terms of seating capacity.

On March 19, 2006 — 2006 – When the Oakland Athletics open their season at home against the New York Yankees next month, the entire upper deck will be covered by green tarpaulins, making McAfee Coliseum the midget of the major leagues in terms of seating capacity.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 19
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 19
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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