Alamo Stadium

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Alamo Stadium
Location San Antonio, Texas
Opened September 20, 1940
Other Names n/a
Tenants San Antonio Riders (1991)
San Antonio Gunslingers (1984-85)
San Antonio Wings (1975)

Alamo Stadium is a horseshoe-shaped football and soccer stadium in the Monte Vista Historic District of San Antonio, Texas. Nicknamed "The Rock Pile" due to its primarily limestone construction, it was completed in September 1940 as a Works Progress Administration project. The stadium is currently owned and operated by the San Antonio Independent School District as a high school football and soccer facility. It has a seating capacity of 18,500, making it the 3rd largest high school stadium in the state of Texas.

List of publication appearances

League Date/Season Team(s) Type
National Football League September 15, 1951 Chicago Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions Program
World Football League August 9, 1975 San Antonio Wings vs. Southern California Sun Program
August 30, 1975 San Antonio Wings vs. Portland Thunder Program
September 7, 1975 San Antonio Wings vs. Southern California Sun Program
September 28, 1975 San Antonio Wings vs. Memphis Southmen Program
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World League of American Football / NFL Europe / NFL Europa
Teams Amsterdam Admirals (1995-2007) • Barcelona Dragons (1991-92, 1995-2003) • Berlin Thunder (1999-2007) • Birmingham Fire (1991-92) • Cologne Centurions (2004-07) • Frankfurt Galaxy (1991-92, 1995-2007) • Hamburg Sea Devils (2005-07) • London/England Monarchs (1991-92, 1995-98) • Montreal Machine (1991-92) • New York/New Jersey Knights (1991-92) • Ohio Glory (1992) • Orlando Thunder (1991-92) • Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks (1991) • Rhein Fire (1995-2007) • Sacramento Surge (1991-92) • San Antonio Riders (1991-92) • Scottish Claymores (1995-2004)
Seasons 1991 • 1992 • 1995 • 1996
Venues Alamo Stadium • Crystal Palace National Sports Centre • Amsterdam Arena • Florida Citrus Bowl • Giants Stadium • Hughes Stadium • Legion Field • Murrayfield Stadium • Ohio Stadium • Wembley Stadium
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United States Football League
1983 Teams Arizona Wranglers • Birmingham Stallions • Boston Breakers • Chicago Blitz • Denver Gold • Los Angeles Express • Michigan Panthers • New Jersey Generals • Oakland Invaders • Philadelphia Stars • Tampa Bay Bandits • Washington Federals
1984 Teams Arizona Wranglers • Birmingham Stallions • Chicago Blitz • Denver Gold • Houston Gamblers • Jacksonville Bulls • Los Angeles Express • Memphis Showboats • Michigan Panthers • New Jersey Generals • New Orleans Breakers • Oakland Invaders • Oklahoma Outlaws • Philadelphia Stars • Pittsburgh Maulers • San Antonio Gunslingers • Tampa Bay Bandits • Washington Federals
1985 Teams Arizona Outlaws • Baltimore Stars • Birmingham Stallions • Denver Gold • Houston Gamblers • Jacksonville Bulls • Los Angeles Express • Memphis Showboats • New Jersey Generals • Oakland Invaders • Orlando Renegades • Portland Breakers • San Antonio Gunslingers • Tampa Bay Bandits
Seasons 1984 • 1985
Venues Alamo Stadium • Gator Bowl • Giants Stadium • Legion Field • Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium • Mile High Stadium • Nickerson Field • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum • RFK Stadium • Soldier Field • Tampa Stadium • Three Rivers Stadium • Veterans Stadium
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World Football League
1974 Teams Birmingham Americans • New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Fire • Detroit Wheels • Florida Blazers • The Hawaiians • Jacksonville Sharks • Memphis Southmen • Philadelphia Bell • Portland Storm • Houston Texans / Shreveport Steamer • Southern California Sun
1975 Teams Birmingham Vulcans • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Winds • The Hawaiians • Jacksonville Express • Memphis Southmen • Philadelphia Bell • Portland Thunder • San Antonio Wings • Shreveport Steamer • Southern California Sun
Venues Alamo Stadium • Aloha Stadium • American Legion Memorial Stadium • Anaheim Stadium • Astrodome • Civic Stadium • Downing Stadium • Franklin Field • Gator Bowl • Honolulu Stadium • Independence Stadium • Legion Field • Memphis Memorial Stadium • Rynearson Stadium • Soldier Field
Related Gary Davidson • 1974 WFL season • 1975 WFL season