SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Move over, East Coast. While locals in most other cities would take delight under the spotlight of the Super Bowl, here in the Bay Area, it’s difficult to get excited about a title bout if we’re not in the fight.
Only a few months ago, over a million locals clad in “NBA Champions” hats and shirts, and tossing blue and gold confetti, packed Oakland’s streets to congratulate the Golden State Warriors’ 2014-15 championship.
And — weeks before the Dubs’ miles long block party — a steady stream of black and orange ticker tape rained down on San Francisco as Giants’ fans lined the parade route to welcome the team’s third World Series trophy in five years.
Titletown? Why not?
Seems bold to declare the Bay Area as the “home of champions” but the hardware speaks for itself.
The San Francisco 49ers have five Vince Lombardi trophies, one short of the record held by the Pittsburgh “Titletown” Steelers. The Raiders have three in their trophy cabinet.
We have championships in Santa Cruz where the Warriors of NBA’s D-league have won four titles.
If the Warriors go on to make it back-to-back championships this year, I’m submitting our legal name change documents.
We are “Titletown.”
Golden State Warriors
Arena: Oracle Arena
Location: Oakland, California
Championships: 4
The Warriors are the best show in town right now. Led by Stephen Curry, the Dubs are the national and international talk of the basketball world and look to win back-to-back titles for the first time in their franchise history.San Francisco 49ers
Arena: Levi’s Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, California
Championships: 5
One of the most historic football teams ever, the 49ers have shined for several years. Currently in a downfall, the team looks to rebuild and get back on their Quest for 6.San Francisco Giants
Arena: AT&T Park
Location: San Francisco, California
Championships: 8
The black and orange have won 3 World Series titles within the past six years (all even years) and look to embrace on that mark yet again. Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey run beautiful AT&T Park and it’s an even year…watch out.Oakland Raiders
Arena: O.co Coliseum
Location: Oakland, California
Championships: 3
The rowdiest fans in all of football, the Raiders Commitment to Excellence no longer looks like a thing of the past. Derek Carr, Khalil Mack, and Amari Cooper lead a bright future for the silver and black.Oakland A’s
Arena: O.co Coliseum
Location: Oakland, California
Championships: 9
The A’s are an underrated part of the Bay Area sports scene. With 9 World Series titles, Oakland has a proud past and is looking to add to their roster so they can compete in a few years as well.San Jose Sharks
Arena: SAP Center
Location: San Jose, California
Championships: 0
Tons of regular season success but not much in the postseason, welcome to the Sharks story. They have made hockey big in Northern California, though — something that wasn’t imaginable 30 years ago.San Jose Earthquakes
Arena: Avaya Stadium
Location: San Jose, California
Championships: 2
The MLS growth hasn’t reached levels expected from them yet, but the Earthquakes have held it down for the South Bay. Their new stadium is stunning and they hope to add another championship to their arsenal.Stanford Cardinal Football
Arena: Stanford Stadium
Location: Stanford, California
Stanford leads Cal in the Big Game all time, with a 59-46-11 record. They have produced notable quarterbacks in the NFL from John Elway to Andrew Luck. The pride on the peninsula is big for the Cardinal.Stanford Cardinal Men’s Basketball
Arena: Maples Pavilion
Location: Stanford, California
Led by Johnny Dawkins, the Cardinal haven’t had a losing record since 2011. They were the NIT Champions in 2012 and 2015 and made it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2014.
Stanford Cardinal National Championships (Men and Women Combined): 129California Golden Bears Football
Arena: California Memorial Stadium
Location: Berkeley, California
A favorite in the Bay Area college football scene, the Bears have produced current superstar NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a potential top five pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Jared Goff.California Golden Bears Men’s Basketball
Arena: Haas Pavilion
Location: Berkeley, California
College hoops is popular in the East Bay with Cal. Bay Area product Jason Kidd is one of the more known names of the establishment that’s done well with Mike Montgomery and Cuonzo Martin within the past few years.
California Golden Bears National Championships (Men and Women Combined): 88Santa Cruz Warriors
Arena: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Championships: 4
Many notable names, inclduing Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson’s brothers, Seth and Mychel have played for Santa Cruz. Located in a 2,505 capacity stadium, the fans of the D-League Warriors stand strong behind their four-time championship squad.Historic VenuesCandlestick Park
Location: San Francisco, California
Opened: 1960
Notable Previous Teams: San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland RaidersCow Palace
Location: Daly City, California
Opened: 1941
Notable Previous Teams: San Francisco Warriors, San Jose Sharks, San Jose EarthquakesKezar Stadium
Location: San Francisco, California
Opened: 1925
Notable Previous Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders