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'''Cardinal Stadium''' was a multi-purpose stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. It was on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, and was called Fairgrounds Stadium when it first opened for an NFL exhibition football game between the Baltimore Colts and Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 1956. | '''Cardinal Stadium''' was a multi-purpose stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. It was on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, and was called Fairgrounds Stadium when it first opened for an NFL exhibition football game between the Baltimore Colts and Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 1956. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:06, 25 February 2023
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
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| Opened | 1956 |
| Closed | 2014 |
| Demolished | 2019 |
| Other Names | Fairgrounds Stadium (1956-82) |
| Tenants | Louisville Cardinals (1957-2004) Louisville Redbirds (1982-99) Louisville Colonels (1968-72) |
Cardinal Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. It was on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, and was called Fairgrounds Stadium when it first opened for an NFL exhibition football game between the Baltimore Colts and Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 1956.
Other cover appearances
| League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| College football | December 13, 1958 | 1958 Bluegrass Bowl (Florida State Seminoles vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys) | Program |
| Minor League Baseball | 1984 | Louisville Redbirds | Program |
See also
List of Minor League Baseball stadiums
 Venues Portal
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