Tulane Stadium

Tulane Stadium was an outdoor football stadium located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Related Topics:
Football - New Orleans - Louisiana

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The stadium was opened in 1926 with a seating capacity of roughly 35,000. Tulane Stadium was built on the site of a former sugar plantation, hence the source of the Sugar Bowl's name. It was in a portion of Tulane University's main campus in Uptown New Orleans fronting Willow Street, with parking stretching to Claiborne Avenue. The original 1926 structure was mostly of brick and concrete.

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1926 - Seating capacity - Sugar - Sugar Bowl - Tulane University - Brick - Concrete

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The stadium was eventually expanded to seat up to 80,985 fans. The additional seating sections were metal.

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In addition to hosting Tulane University football games and the Sugar Bowl, the stadium was also home to the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967 through 1974.

Related Topics:
Tulane University - National Football League - New Orleans Saints - 1967 - 1974

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Tulane Stadium was the site of Super Bowl IV, Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl IX. Super Bowl IX was the last professional league game ever played at the stadium.

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Super Bowl IV - Super Bowl VI - Super Bowl IX

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Aside from the various bowls, the most memorable moment at the stadium might have been the Saints victory over the Detroit Lions on November 8, 1970. Prior to 1974, in the NFL the goal posts were on the goal line instead of the end line. With seconds remaining, the Saints attempted a place kick with the holder spotting at the Saints' own 37 yard line. Kicker Tom Dempsey nailed the 63-yard field goal with a couple of feet to spare, and the Saints won the game 19-17, one of only two games the Saints won that year. That record would stand for 28 years before it was tied by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos.

Related Topics:
Detroit Lions - Tom Dempsey - Jason Elam - Denver Broncos

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In 1975, the day the new Louisiana Superdome was opened, Tulane Stadium was condemned. Upon appeal by the University, the older concrete and brick section was deemed fit to use, but not the metal seating section. The stadium then continued in more limited use for five years with the smaller seating area, used for football practice, high-school games, and other smaller events.

Related Topics:
1975 - Louisiana Superdome

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Tulane Stadium was demolished in 1980. The site is currently home to Aron Residences, a student housing complex.

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