Denny Field

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Denny Field
Former names University Field (1915-1920)
Location 10th Street at 7th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Opened 1915
Closed 1928
Owner University of Alabama
Operator University of Alabama
Surface Natural grass
Tenants
Alabama Crimson Tide (1915-1929)

Denny Field was located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and served as the home stadium for the University of Alabama football team from 1915 through the 1928 seasons, excluding 1918 when a team was not fielded due to World War I. The stadium opened in 1915, and was originally named University Field.[1] However it was renamed Denny Field in 1920, in honor of former Alabama president George Hutchenson Denny.[1] During its tenure as the team's home field, Alabama amassed an overall home record of 43 wins to only 3 losses.[2]

The field was located at the intersection of 10th Street and 7th Avenue at the southern edge of the University of Alabama campus.[3] At present, its former location is the site of portions of Byrd Hall, Parker-Adams Hall and a parking lot.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c University of Alabama Sports Information. "Facilities: Bryant-Denny Stadium". http://www.rolltide.com/facilities/bryant-denny.html. Retrieved December 17, 2008. 
  2. ^ University of Alabama Sports Information. "All-time Record in Tuscaloosa". http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/history-awards.pdf. Retrieved December 17, 2008. 
  3. ^ Environmental Data Resources, Inc (1923). Digital Sanborn Maps (Map) (Tuscaloosa 1923, Sheet 219 ed.). 


Coordinates: 33°12′24″N 87°32′44″W / 33.20655°N 87.54545°W / 33.20655; -87.54545

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