San Francisco’s Kezar Stadium isn’t just another patch of concrete – it’s a living, breathing piece of Bay Area history that’s somehow survived a century of urban transformation.

On May 2nd, this legendary stadium celebrates its 100th birthday, and trust us, it’s got stories that would make your grandparents’ Instagram look boring. Originally built with a whopping 59,000 seats, Kezar has seen everything from epic football battles to legendary rock concerts.

A Stadium with More Personality Than Most People

The 49ers and Raiders both called this place home before fancy stadiums became a thing. Imagine walking onto the same field where Johnny Mathis – yes, that smooth-voiced crooner – once won a high jump competition in 1953. Talk about random historical flex.

Rock, Sports, and Hollywood Drama

Led Zeppelin? Played here. Bob Dylan? Performed here. The iconic “enhanced interrogation” scene from Dirty Harry? Filmed right at Kezar. This stadium has more cultural credits than most museums.

From Massive to Modest

Today, Kezar is a modest 10,000-seat venue where literally anyone can jog on the track. As SF Rec and Parks manager Phil Ginsburg proudly notes, you can’t do that at most stadiums. It’s basically the democratic rock star of San Francisco infrastructure.

Bonus trivia: The stadium is named after Mary A. Kezar, a lumber heiress who probably never imagined her inheritance would become a sports and cultural landmark. Thanks, Mary – San Francisco salutes you.