Loyola University Stadium
29°56′03″N 90°07′18″W / 29.934236°N 90.121685°W / 29.934236; -90.121685Owner 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)
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
- Loyola Wolf Pack
References
- ^ Widmer, Mary Lou (1989). New Orleans in the Thirties. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. p. 130. ISBN 1455609536. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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.