| Tampa Stadium | |
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| The Big Sombrero | |
Tampa Stadium in early 1999 |
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| Full name | Tampa Stadium |
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
| Broke ground | October 9, 1966 |
| Opened | November 4, 1967 |
| Renovated | 1983 |
| Expanded | 1975 |
| Closed | September 13, 1998 |
| Demolished | Spring 1999 |
| Owner | Tampa Sports Authority |
| Operator | Tampa Sports Authority |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost | $4. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) 1 million USD $13 million USD (renovations) |
| Architect | Watson & Company Architects, Engineers & Planners |
| Former names | Tampa Stadium (1967-1995) Houlihan's Stadium (1996-1998) |
| Tenants | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) (1976-1997) Can-Am Bowl (NCAA) (1977-1979) Outback Bowl (NCAA) (1986-1998) Florida Classic (NCAA) (1978-1996) University of Tampa (NCAA) (1967-1974) Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL) (1975-1984) Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL) (1983-1985) Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) (1996-1998) USF (NCAA) (1997) |
| Capacity | 74,301 |
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Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a professional soccer club located in Tampa Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1996-2001 Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The University of South Florida ( USF) known within its system as USF Tampa, is a public research University system located in Tampa, Florida The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar In English -speaking countries sombrero typically refers to a type of hat originating in Mexico. An arena is an enclosed area often circular or oval-shaped designed to showcase Theater, musical performances or sporting events Dale Mabry ( March 22, 1891 &ndash February 21, 1922) was an American World War I aviator The stadium is most closely associated with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Football League franchise, which played all of their home games in the stadium from 1976 through 1997. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The 1976 NFL season was the 57th Regular season of the National Football League. The 1997 NFL season was the 78th Regular season of the National Football League.
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History
Early history
Construction on Tampa Stadium began in the fall of 1966, and the facility opened in 1967 [1]. The stadium was built next to Al Lopez Field, the then-home of the Tampa Tarpons Florida State League baseball team, and the spring training site of the Cincinnati Reds National League baseball franchise. Al Lopez Field was a Spring training and Minor League baseball park in Tampa Florida. The Tampa Tarpons were a Minor League baseball team that started in 1919 and were related to various ball clubs mainly part of the Cincinnati Reds for over 50 years The Florida State League is a Class A Advanced Minor League Baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Ample parking was available in the grassy lots around the stadium, as well as nearby Horizon Park and Jesuit High School. Jesuit High School of Tampa is a private Catholic all-male High school located in Tampa Florida, USA, and established in 1899.
The stadium was designed for American football, and built with an initial seating capacity of 45,000. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Seating capacity refers to the number Two large concrete structures built along the sidelines provided the major facilities. Bench seating was arranged on a single tier, so that every seat had a direct and unobstructed view of the playing field.
When the sun came out, the stadium became a very warm venue for fans and players. Fans could retreat to the interior decks under the seats, where concessions and restrooms were located. Players and personnel on the field had no way to beat the heat, except for the tunnels to the locker rooms, and cooling equipment placed near the sideline benches. During the summer and early autumn, games often started during or after sunset to avoid the extreme afternoon heat and humidity. Games usually started at 11 a. m. or 1 p. m. during the rest of the year.
The stadium's natural grass playing surface was highly crowned to provide rapid drainage during Florida's intense thunderstorms. The sidelines were at least 18 inches lower than the center of the field.
The stadium's original tenant was the University of Tampa Spartans football team. The University of Tampa, or UT, is a private co-educational university in downtown Tampa Florida. The Spartans hosted the stadium's first sporting event on November 4, 1967 when they played the University of Tennessee. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The University of Tennessee (also known as UT) sometimes called the University of Tennessee Knoxville ( UT Knoxville, or UTK) is the flagship The Spartans used Tampa Stadium as their home field until the university disbanded the football program in 1974.
NFL expansion
The 1975 expansion project was spurred by the pending arrival of the Buccaneers. Over 27,000 end zone seats were added by completely enclosing the open end zones. The expanded stadium became one of the largest outdoor venues in the NFL.
The stadium was later dubbed "The Big Sombrero" by ESPN's Chris Berman for the Mexican hat-like shape that was created by the expansion project. In English -speaking countries sombrero typically refers to a type of hat originating in Mexico. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Christopher ("Boomer" James Berman (born May 10, 1955 in Greenwich Connecticut) is an American sportscaster The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.
Skyboxes were added in the mid-1980s by expanding the stadium's existing press boxes. The stadium's maximum seating capacity was 74,301. Seating capacity refers to the number
The Super Bowl was held there twice: Super Bowl XVIII in January 1984, and Super Bowl XXV in January 1991. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL Super Bowl XVIII was an American football game that was played on January 22, 1984 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Florida to decide Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Super Bowl XXV was an American football game played on January 27 1991 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Florida to decide the National Football League Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The NFC Championship of the 1979 season and two other Buccaneers playoff games have been held there. The NFC Championship Game is one of the two Semi-final matches of the National Football League the largest professional American football league in the United Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) The National Football League (NFL Playoffs are a Single-elimination tournament held at the end of the 16-game Regular season to determine the
The original stadium hosted four NFL preseason games. On August 10, 1968, the Washington Redskins played the Atlanta Falcons in the stadium's first professional sporting event. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. The Baltimore Colts played three preseason games in the stadium in 1972. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. These preseason games gave NFL owners and officials ample opportunity to assess the Tampa Bay area and the stadium.
The Buccaneers' first regular season home game was held on September 19, 1976, when the Buccaneers lost to the San Diego Chargers 23-0. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California.
The stadium's name was changed after the Malcolm Glazer family purchased the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise in 1995. Malcolm Irving Glazer (born 25 May 1928 in Rochester, New York) is an American businessman and sports-team owner The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. The Glazers also purchased the stadium's naming rights from the Tampa Sports Authority. The stadium's second and final name advertised one of the Glazer family's business ventures, the Houlihan's restaurant chain. Houlihan's is a Leawood Kansas -based American bar and grill Restaurant chain. A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers.
For the 1990 season, large flagpoles were mounted on the upper rim of the stadium as part of a renovation that included the addition of a JumboTron screen in the south end zone and smaller scoreboards above the field-level tunnels in two corners of the stadium. The 1990 NFL season was the 71st Regular season of the National Football League. A JumboTron is a Large-screen television technology developed by Sony, typically used in Sports stadiums and concert venues to show close up shots of the The poles were used to fly large flags for each of the NFL's teams until 1997, when the Buccaneers adopted a uniform redesign featuring a red flag on their helmets. The 1997 NFL season was the 78th Regular season of the National Football League. Large versions of the flag were hoisted on the stadium's flagpoles when the Buccaneers penetrated their opponents' 20-yard line. The franchise continued this practice when it moved to Raymond James Stadium next door a year later. Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida.
The Buccaneers' final game at the stadium was an NFL wild card playoff game against the Detroit Lions on December 28, 1997, which the Buccaneers won 20-10. The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Just under nine months later, the Buccaneers moved into Raymond James Stadium.
Other tenants and events
The Tampa Bay Rowdies were the stadium's first professional tenant. The Rowdies won their only outdoor championship during the team's first season in 1975. The Rowdies used the stadium as their home field until the North American Soccer League disbanded in 1984. North American Soccer League (NASL was a professional soccer League with teams in the United States of America (U
Between 1983 and 1985, the Tampa Bay Bandits, one of the twelve original USFL franchises, were the stadium's third professional tenant. The Tampa Bay Bandits was a franchise in the United States Football League and competed in all three of the seasons of that league's existence 1983, 1984 For the proposed "New USFL" see United States Football League (2010. The Bandits enjoyed strong ticket sales and fan support, and were one of the few USFL teams to stay in their original city and stadium for the league's three seasons.
Major League Soccer placed one of its original teams in Tampa in 1996. Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U The Tampa Bay Mutiny were the stadium's fourth and final professional tenant. The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a professional soccer club located in Tampa Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1996-2001 The Mutiny used the stadium as their home field for their first three seasons, and moved to Raymond James Stadium in 1999.
The University of South Florida Bulls football team played its initial season at the stadium in 1997, becoming the stadium's second and final collegiate tenant. The University of South Florida ( USF) known within its system as USF Tampa, is a public research University system located in Tampa, Florida The Bulls played the final football game at the stadium on September 12, 1998, defeating Valparaiso 51-0 before moving to Raymond James Stadium for their next home game on October 3, 1998. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
On June 3, 1981, the NFL awarded Tampa Stadium its first Super Bowl, which would be held in January 1984. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) During the balloting, Tampa beat Dallas, Detroit, Miami, New Orleans and Pasadena. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Pasadena ( is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
On May 20, 1987, the NFL awarded Tampa Stadium its second Super Bowl, which would be held in January 1991. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. During the balloting, Tampa beat Anaheim, Los Angeles, Miami and San Diego. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
Between 1977 and 1979, the Can-Am Bowl was played in the stadium. Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1977 in athletics (track and field Marathon August Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Alexander Dityatin, USSR From 1986 to 1998, the Outback Bowl (formerly the Hall of Fame Bowl) was held there for college football. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Outback Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Florida. College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies In January 1999, this game was relocated to Raymond James Stadium. January 1999 was a month with thirty-one days The following events also occurred during the month
The stadium was the venue of two memorable concerts by English rock band Led Zeppelin. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. Led Zeppelin were On May 5, 1973 the band attracted 56,800 people, which at the time represented the largest audience for a single artist performance in history, breaking the record set by The Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1965. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough On June 3, 1977 the band returned to the venue but the concert was cut short due to a large thunderstorm. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays An audience riot followed resulting in several arrests and injuries, with police ultimately using tear gas to break up the crowd. A lachrymatory agent or lachrymator (from lacrima meaning "a tear " in Latin) (commonly referred to as tear gas) is a
Demolition
Upon buying the Buccaneers in 1995, the Glazer family suggested that they might move the franchise to another city unless a new stadium was provided by the community at taxpayer expense. [2]. To accommodate their demands, Raymond James Stadium was built just south of Tampa Stadium in 1997-98 [3]. Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida. In early 1999, the older stadium was demolished. Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1999 in athletics (track and field Track Hicham Demolition is the opposite of Construction: the tearing-down of Buildings and other Structures It contrasts with deconstruction The land was cleared and converted into a parking lot.
Tampa Stadium tenants & major events
| Preceded by first stadium |
Home of the University of Tampa Spartans 1967 – 1974 |
Succeeded by final stadium |
| Preceded by first stadium |
Home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies 1975 – 1993 |
Succeeded by final stadium |
| Preceded by first stadium |
Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976 – 1997 |
Succeeded by Raymond James Stadium |
| Preceded by first stadium |
Home of the Tampa Bay Bandits 1983 – 1985 |
Succeeded by final stadium |
| Preceded by first stadium |
Home of the Tampa Bay Mutiny 1996 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Raymond James Stadium |
| Preceded by first stadium |
Home of the South Florida Bulls 1997 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Raymond James Stadium |
| Preceded by Legion Field |
Host of the Outback Bowl 1986 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Raymond James Stadium |
| Preceded by The Kingdome |
Host of the NFL Pro Bowl 1978 |
Succeeded by Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| Preceded by Rose Bowl Louisiana Superdome |
Host of the Super Bowl XVIII 1984 XXV 1991 |
Succeeded by Stanford Stadium Metrodome |
Major football games held at Tampa Stadium
- NFL Pro Bowl, January 23, 1978 (NFC 14, AFC 13)
- 1979 NFC Championship, January 6, 1980 (Los Angeles Rams 9, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0)
- Super Bowl XVIII, January 22, 1984 (Los Angeles Raiders 38, Washington Redskins 9)
- July 15, 1984 USFL Championship Game (Philadelphia Stars 23, Arizona Wranglers 3)
- Super Bowl XXV, January 27, 1991 (New York Giants 20, Buffalo Bills 19)
External links
References
The University of Tampa, or UT, is a private co-educational university in downtown Tampa Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida. The Tampa Bay Bandits was a franchise in the United States Football League and competed in all three of the seasons of that league's existence 1983, 1984 The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a professional soccer club located in Tampa Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1996-2001 Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida. The South Florida Bulls are a Division I FBS College football program that plays its home games in Tampa Florida. Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida. Legion Field is a large Stadium in Birmingham Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used The Outback Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Florida. Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa Florida. The Kingdome was an indoor sports and entertainment arena owned by King County Washington and located in Seattle Washington. In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the All-star game of the National Football League (NFL The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor sports Stadium in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles California at Exposition The Rose Bowl is an outdoor football Stadium in Pasadena California, near Los Angeles. The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL Super Bowl XVIII was an American football game that was played on January 22, 1984 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Florida to decide Super Bowl XXV was an American football game played on January 27 1991 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Florida to decide the National Football League Stanford Stadium (capacity 50000 as of 2006 is a Stadium on the Stanford University campus The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The 1978 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on January 23, 1978 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Bay Florida. 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Super Bowl XVIII was an American football game that was played on January 22, 1984 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Florida to decide Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) For the proposed "New USFL" see United States Football League (2010. The Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars were a professional American football team which played in the United States Football League in the The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s Super Bowl XXV was an American football game played on January 27 1991 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa Florida to decide the National Football League Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburbDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic