Loyola University Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Loyola University Stadium
Location:Freret St.
New Orleans
Opened:1928
Owner:Loyola University New Orleans
Operator:Loyola University New Orleans
Surface:Grass
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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Notes and References

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