Loyola University Stadium
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]
| Location | Freret St. New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.934236°N 90.121685°W |
| Owner | Loyola University New Orleans |
| Operator | Loyola University New Orleans |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Tenants | |
| Loyola Wolf Pack football (NCAA) Loyola Wolf Pack track and field (NCAA) | |
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
- Widmer, Mary Lou (1989). New Orleans in the Thirties. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. p. 130. ISBN 1455609536. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- Widmer, Mary Lou. New Orleans in the Twenties. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. p. 125. ISBN 1455609544. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- 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.
- "Loyola History". loyno.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- "Aerial View of Loyola University Stadium". louisianadigitallibrary.org. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- Works, Progress Administration (15 August 2011). New Orleans City Guide. New Orleans: Garrett County Press. p. XXXVIII. ISBN 978-1891053405. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
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