Marshawn Lynch is a man of few words.
But his reticence is no issue when it comes to his beloved hometown of Oakland, Calif., as the City Council learned Wednesday night.
Lynch, former Oakland Tech, Cal and Raiders running back addressed the council wearing sandals, shorts, hoodie and a backpack to advocate for the A's proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal.
The two-minute time limit was never in danger.
"We're losing the Warriors," Lynch said. "We're losing the Raiders. Best not lose the A's. Appreciate it."
The Warriors are in their final months at Oracle Arena. Next fall they will move into the Chase Center in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. The Raiders expect to move into a new stadium in Las Vegas for the 2020 season. Uncertain at this point is where they will play their home games in 2019.
The A's have stated their intent to build a ballpark at Howard Terminal while also developing the current Oakland Coliseum site.
Lynch, 32, played six games for the Raiders this season, rushing for 376 yards and three touchdowns before being placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. He will be a free agent at season's end, sort of like the Raiders.
