Ricky's Sports Theatre and Grill explained
| Ricky's Sports Theatre and Grill |
| Established: | 1946 |
| Food-Type: | Sports bar |
| Dress-Code: | Casual |
| Street-Address: | 15028 Hesperian Boulevard |
| City: | San Leandro |
| State: | California |
| Zip: | 94578 |
| Country: | United States |
| Coordinates: | 37.7043°N -122.1293°W |
Ricky's Sports Theatre and Grill was an Oakland Raiders themed sports bar located in San Leandro, California.[1]
Ricky's opened in 1946 as a steakhouse and became famous for being rated the number two best sports bar in America according to Sports Illustrated[2] and the number twelve best sports bar in America according to CNN.[3]
In July 2018, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden held a fan appreciation event at Ricky's that was attended by over 500 fans and featured Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie, Raiders team owner Mark Davis and several Raiders legends.[4] [5]
Ricky's owner Ricky Ricardo died in November 2020 at age 75, the restaurant had been closed for months due to COVID-19.[6] [7] A GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign was launched in 2020 to save Ricky's.[8]
The original Ricky's was opened by John Ricardo Sr. in 1946 and moved to San Leandro, California in 1960.[9]
Reopening
Ricky's reopened in May 2023 under the name Rickey’s Sports Lounge with new owner Ramonn Smith.[10]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Ricky's ranks among top sports bars in U.S. . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104211524/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-6999137.html . dead . 2012-11-04 . Bartholomew, Tasha. . 2005-02-28 . 2009-12-13.
- News: Chris Ballard (journalist). Ballard, Chris. The 25 Best In America . . 2005-02-07 . 2009-12-13.
- Web site: CNN. 101 of the best sports bars in the U.S.. Burchette, Jordan. November 13, 2012.
- News: Jon Gruden gets Raiders fans ready for training camp with party. 2018-07-20. NBC Sports. 2018-07-30.
- News: Inside the party Jon Gruden threw for over 500 Raiders fans. 2018-07-21. The Mercury News. 2018-07-30. en-US.
- Web site: Beloved East Bay Sports Bar Owner Ricky Ricardo Dies; Raiders Nation In Mourning. November 15, 2020. CBS.
- Web site: San Francisco Chronicle. November 16, 2020. Ricky Ricardo, owner of fabled sports bar, dies. Fimrite, Peter.
- Web site: August 5, 2020. Yadegaran, Jessica. The Mercury News. Save Ricky’s: COVID-19 threatens San Leandro sports bar of 74 years.
- Web site: KTVU. Owner of popular Ricky's sports bar dies. November 15, 2020. KTVU staff.
- Web site: The Mercury News. San Leandro: Legendary Raider Nation sports bar Ricky’s is making a comeback. Zavoral, Linda. May 11, 2023.
