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{{Infobox defunct venue | {{Infobox defunct venue | ||
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| venue_name = Downing Stadium | | venue_name = Downing Stadium | ||
| location = New York City, New York | | location = New York City, New York | ||
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| demolished = 2002 | | demolished = 2002 | ||
| other_names = Triborough Stadium<br/>Randall's Island Stadium | | other_names = Triborough Stadium<br/>Randall's Island Stadium | ||
| tenants = [[ | | tenants = [[Brooklyn Dodgers (CoFL)]] (1966)<br/>[[New York Stars]] (1974) | ||
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'''Downing Stadium''' was a 22,000-seat stadium in New York City. It was renamed Downing Stadium in 1955 after John J. Downing, a director at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It was demolished in 2002 and the current [[Icahn Stadium]] was built on the site. | '''Downing Stadium''' was a 22,000-seat stadium in New York City. It was renamed Downing Stadium in 1955 after John J. Downing, a director at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It was demolished in 2002 and the current [[Icahn Stadium]] was built on the site. | ||
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| [[ | | August 27, 1966 | ||
| [[Brooklyn Dodgers (CoFL)|Brooklyn Dodgers]] vs. [[Orlando Panthers]] | |||
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| [[Brooklyn Dodgers (CoFL)|Brooklyn Dodgers]] vs. [[Philadelphia Bulldogs]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:35, 15 August 2024
Location | New York City, New York |
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Opened | July 11, 1936 |
Closed | 2002 |
Demolished | 2002 |
Other Names | Triborough Stadium Randall's Island Stadium |
Tenants | Brooklyn Dodgers (CoFL) (1966) New York Stars (1974) |
Downing Stadium was a 22,000-seat stadium in New York City. It was renamed Downing Stadium in 1955 after John J. Downing, a director at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It was demolished in 2002 and the current Icahn Stadium was built on the site.
Other cover appearances
League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
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Continental Football League | August 27, 1966 | Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Orlando Panthers | Program |
September 24, 1966 | Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Bulldogs | Program |
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