Roker Park
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| Location | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
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| Opened | September 10, 1898 |
| Closed | 1997 |
| Demolished | 1998 |
| Other Names | n/a |
| Tenants | Sunderland (1898-1997) |
Roker Park was a football ground in Roker, Sunderland, England, which was the home of Sunderland A.F.C. from 1898 to 1997, before the club moved to the Stadium of Light. Its final capacity was around 22,500, with only a small part being seated; it had been much higher, attracting a record crowd of 75,118.
List of credited publications
| League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| English football | February 27, 1960 | Sunderland vs. Middlesbrough | Program |
| April 4, 1964 | Sunderland vs. Swansea Town | Program | |
| First Division | August 17, 1968 | Sunderland vs. Southampton | Program |
| English football | April 15, 1970 | Sunderland vs. Liverpool | Program |
| February 20, 1982 | Sunderland vs. Swansea City | Program | |
| March 19, 1983 | Sunderland vs. Swansea City | Program | |
| October 22, 1983 | Sunderland vs. Manchester United | Program |
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