3 years ago, Tulane debuted their new stadium in an effort to increase attendance and excitement for the Tulane football program. File:Tulane Stadium Sugar Bowl This Week in New Orleans Dec 4 1948.jpg, https://americanfootball.fandom.com/wiki/Tulane_Stadium?oldid=182293. The annual Sugar Bowl takes its name from the fact that this was built atop an old sugar plantation. Tulane Stadium is one of three stadiums that had hosted a Super Bowl that are no longer standing. Tulane Stadium was built on Tulane University's campus (before 1871, Tulane's campus was Paul Foucher's Plantation, where Foucher's father-in-law, Etienne de Bore, had first granulated sugar from cane syrup). Old Tulane Stadium History | Stadium Agreement Yulman Stadium, the crown jewel of the university’s athletics complex, opened its doors for the first time in front of a capacity crowd on September 6, 2014 against Georgia Tech. Upon appeal by the University, the older concrete and brick section was deemed fit to use, but not the newer metal seating section. Officially known as the Third Tulane Stadium, it replaced the "Second Tulane Stadium" where the Telephone Exchange Building is now located. The stadium was opened in 1926 with a seating capacity of roughly 35,000 on the sidelines of the field. The first Sugar Bowl game was played on January 1, 1935 (Tulane vs Temple University) at Tulane Stadium. What a nice Stadium. Adjacent parking lot!!! The stadium served as host for three Super Bowls (1970, 1972, 1975). No shipping costs apply to the download. However, lots of people came out and supported Tulane . The original 1926 structure was mostly of brick and concrete. In its final configuration, the stadium included four concrete and steel sections (separated at the corners of the field), with a short steel upper deck wrapping around the sides and north end of the stadium. Do you need more information about this building and its related companies? In the NFL prior to 1974, the goal posts were on the goal line instead of the end line. It was officially the Third Tulane Stadium and replaced the "Second Tulane Stadium", which was located where the Telephone Exchange Building is now. Tulane Stadium is a stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.. View a detailed profile of the structure 209850 including further data and descriptions in the Emporis database. The last point scored in Tulane Stadium History was by Rummel High place kicker Gary Boudreaux. The official facilities page for the Tulane University Green Waves ... Yulman Stadium Details. What a nicely appointed stadium. 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. Since the institution of the annual Sugar Bowl game, Tulane Stadium itself was often informally referred to as "the Sugar Bowl". The stadium was opened in 1926 with a seating capacity of roughly 35,000 on the sidelines of the field. The Saints' first game was a 27-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on September 17, 1967, although New Orleans provided fans with a memorable highlight when John Gilliam returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown. Greer Field at Turchin Stadium Details. On November 2, 1979, Tulane President Sheldon Hackney announced that the stadium would be demolished. Tulane's final game on campus came 364 days later, a 26-10 loss to Ole Miss on a miserably cold afternoon November 30, 1974. 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. Tulane Alum should be proud. The institution of the annual Sugar Bowl game, Usage following the opening of the Louisiana Superdome. It was also billed as "The Queen of Southern Stadiums". Tulane Stadium was the site of Super Bowl IV, Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl IX. The last game played in the stadium was a game between New Orleans Catholic League rivals De La Salle High School, located less than two miles (3 km) from the Tulane campus, and Archbishop Rummel High School on November 1, 1979. The stadium is gorgeous. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Tulane Stadium was an outdoor football stadium located in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1926 to 1980. However... My my my!!! * The price includes VAT and shipping costs. 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. [1] The site is currently bound by Willow Street to the south, Ben Weiner Drive to the east, the Tulane University property line west of McAlister Drive, and the modular housing quad and the George G. “Sunny” Westfeldt Practice and Competition Facility to the north.