Home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field was once the oldest stadium in the NFL. To honor World War I veterans in 1919, plans were developed for a new stadium. Construction began on the stadium in 1922 and was completed by 1928. Opening for the stadium, that was originally called Municipal Grant Park Stadium, came
Home of the Detroit Lions for more than 25 years, the Silverdome was one of the largest stadiums in the NFL. Prior to moving into the Silverdome, the Detroit Lions had played at Tiger Stadium since 1938, that was also the home of the Detroit Tigers (MLB). Tiger Stadium was primarily a baseball stadium, but
Throughout the Jets 40 year history, the team has never had a stadium of there own. After the loss of the New York Giants (MLB) in the late 1950s, New York City had only one baseball team. Four lawyers, including William Shea were appointed to acquire a baseball franchise for the city. Meanwhile in 1959,
Riverfront Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals for nearly 30 years, was one of the NFL’s most boring stadiums. During the mid 1940s discussion began on the possibility of building a stadium along the banks of the Ohio River. By the 1950s, the Cincinnati Reds (MLB) became unsatisfied with their home, Crosley Field leading the
Opening in 1961, RFK Stadium became the first multipurpose stadiums ever built. By the early 1950s, Griffith Stadium, home of the Washington Redskins (NFL) and Senators (MLB) was beginning to show its age. The time had come for a new stadium to be built in the nation’s capitol. By the mid 1950s city leaders decided
For 23 seasons, the RCA Dome was the home of the Indianapolis Colts and stars such as Peyton Manning. Prior to moving to Indianapolis for the 1984 season, the Colts called Baltimore their home. The Colts had played in Baltimore since 1953 at Memorial Stadium, that they shared with the Baltimore Orioles (MLB). Prior to
Home of the University of Miami Hurricanes for more than 60 years, the Orange Bowl was the site of many historical football moments. In the early 1930s, a new stadium was needed for the University of Miami’s football program. In July 1936, the Hurricanes and the City of Miami reached an agreement to build a
Located in Denver, Mile High Stadium served as the home to many great Bronco teams and players for four memorable decades. Its history goes back to 1948, when private funds were used to build a stadium for the Denver Bears (baseball) and the local football team. A hill at 19th and Clay Street was selected
For nearly two decades, Metropolitan Stadium was the home of some great Minnesota Vikings teams. In 1953, officials began looking at sites to construct a stadium that could possibly bring a baseball or football team to the area. In 1955, a farm was chosen as the stadium site in Bloomington, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis.
Throughout its existence, many great players and teams played at Memorial Stadium. Baltimore’s first professional football team, the All-American Football Conference Colts were established in 1946 in Miami and were known as the Seahawks. They moved to Baltimore in 1947 and played for four seasons at Baltimore Stadium. The Colts were disbanded after the 1950