Loyola University Stadium

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Loyola University Stadium
Loyola University Stadium
LocationFreret St.
New Orleans
Coordinates 29°56′03″N90°07′18″W / 29.934236°N 90.121685°W / 29.934236; -90.121685
Owner Loyola University New Orleans
Operator Loyola 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]

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References

  1. ↑ Widmer, Mary Lou (1989). New Orleans in the Thirties. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. p. 130. ISBN   1455609536 . Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Widmer, Mary Lou. 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. 1 2 "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.
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