County Stadium, built primarily for a baseball team was the second home to the Green Bay Packers for more than four decades. Talk of a new stadium in the Milwaukee area was first discussed in the early parts of the 20th century. By November 1950, after years of discussion and planning, construction on a new
Known mainly for college football, the Cotton Bowl has been the home of two NFL franchises during its existence. Throughout its history, the primary tenant of the stadium was the SMU Mustangs (NCAA). In the late 1920s, the team needed a stadium for its games. A stadium near downtown Dallas was constructed in 1930 at
Known as the Mistake by the Lake, Cleveland Municipal Stadium, was one of football’s hallowed grounds for more than five decades. The idea for a new stadium in Cleveland was first mentioned in 1903. By the 1920s a 25,000 seat was proposed. However, Osborn Engineering designed a much bigger stadium that could house a variety
With a legendary history that includes five Super Bowl champion teams and Hall of Fame players such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Steve Young, Candlestick Park stands as one of the most iconic stadiums in NFL history. Originally built for the San Francisco Giants, it later became the long-time home of the San Francisco
Busch Stadium, home of two NFL teams during its existence, was the primary home of the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) throughout its existence. In the 1950s, discussions began in St. Louis about building a modern circular stadium in the downtown area. At the time, the Cardinals had played baseball for more than five decades at
Although often remembered for hosting some of the San Diego Chargers’ early successful teams, Balboa Stadium predates the team’s arrival and was originally used for a wide range of local sporting events. Before settling in San Diego, the franchise, then based in Los Angeles, played its inaugural season in 1960 at the Los Angeles Memorial
More widely known as the home of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Fulton County Stadium also served as the home of the Atlanta Falcons for more than two decades. Plans for a major stadium in Atlanta were first discussed as early as the 1930s, with a more formal proposal emerging in 1956. A domed stadium was
Known as “The Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Astrodome served as a landmark venue for more than four decades, hosting a wide range of sporting and entertainment events. Its origins trace back to the mid-1950s, when Roy Hofheinz envisioned a revolutionary domed stadium. In an effort to attract a Major League Baseball franchise to
For 15 seasons, Anaheim Stadium served as home to the Los Angeles Rams, while continuing its long-standing role as the home of the Los Angeles Angels (MLB). Long before the Rams arrived, the California Angels had been playing there since 1966. After founding the franchise in 1960, owner Gene Autry set out to build a
For decades, football has been an integral part of the sports landscape in Miami. The city is home to the Miami Dolphins of the NFL and the Miami Hurricanes football program, and it has hosted numerous major events including multiple Super Bowl games and NCAA football championship games. The stadium now known as Hard Rock