It all seems to come back to the white skates, and hockey fans’ fond fascination with a team that had three names — and more owners than names — in its nine-season existence.

From San Francisco to Oakland, it’s 1,000 miles,” said Shapiro, who covered the Seals before becoming part of their media relations team. “People wouldn’t go to Oakland.” ...

Purdy: The NHL team that wore white skates, entranced Tom Hanks and employed a Cobra ... then reluctantly located it in Oakland. In 1970, the Seals were sold to Charlie Finley, ...

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Owner of the Oakland Seals Charlie Finley displays a mock up photo of himself on skates and the future uniform of the Seals at a news conference, July 7, 1970.

White skates, orange pucks Flamboyant Oakland Athletics owner Charles O. Finley purchased the Seals in 1970, ... Hockey fan since the Oakland Seals. LA fan before No. 99. Now, the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Oakland Seals, ... But the Seals at least wore insanely gaudy uniforms of all yellow and green with white trim and skates, as mandated by their nutty owner Charles O. Finley.