1976 Roster
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Franco Chirinos 18 Apps 7 Goals -
Gerald Hylkema 18 Apps 10 Goals -
Ed Rodie
Guy Oling, Defender, USA
The Oakland Buccaneers was an American soccer club based in Oakland, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.
Coached by Javier de la Torre, the Buccaneers changed their name midway through the 1976 season to the Golden Bay Buccaneers as they played most of their home games in Berkeley.
Franco Chirinos 18 Apps 7 Goals
Gerald Hylkema 18 Apps 10 Goals
Ed Rodie Guy Oling, Defender, USA
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | West | ASL | 4th, West | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
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Statistics of American Soccer League II in season 1976.
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