Loyola University Stadium

Loyola University Stadium
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LocationFreret St.
New Orleans
Coordinates29°56′10″N 90°07′13″W / 29.936053°N 90.120296°W / 29.936053; -90.120296
OwnerLoyola University New Orleans
OperatorLoyola University New Orleans
SurfaceGrass
Opened1928
Tenants
Loyola Wolf Pack football (NCAA)
Loyola Wolf Pack track and field (NCAA)

Loyola University Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in New Orleans.[1] It was home to the Loyola University Wolf Pack football team and track and field team.[2] The stadium opened in 1928.[2]

The stadium was a double-decker stadium with a track surrounding the grass playing field.[2] It was located on Freret Street at Calhoun Street between Bobet Hall and the gymnasium.[2][3][4][5] It hosted the first collegiate night game in the southern United States.[4]

The stadium also hosted high school football games.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Widmer, Mary Lou (1989). New Orleans in the Thirties. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. p. 130. ISBN 1455609536. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  2. ^ a b c d Widmer, Mary Lou (31 October 1993). New Orleans in the Twenties. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. p. 125. ISBN 1455609544. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  3. ^ Administration, Works Progress (15 August 2011). New Orleans City Guide [1938]. New Orleans: Garrett County Press. p. 38. ISBN 978-1891053405. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  4. ^ a b "Loyola History". loyno.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  5. ^ "Aerial View of Loyola University Stadium". louisianadigitallibrary.org. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  6. ^ Works, Progress Administration (15 August 2011). New Orleans City Guide. New Orleans: Garrett County Press. p. XXXVIII. ISBN 978-1891053405. Retrieved August 27, 2019.