Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
http://portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/1 ... -announced
Thanks to Tom Kayser and Dr. Sean Dunne and to the many people who helped begin the much needed renovation of Spartan Stadium.
Thanks to Tom Kayser and Dr. Sean Dunne and to the many people who helped begin the much needed renovation of Spartan Stadium.
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
fyi: Jim Thorpe never played in Universal/Spartan Stadium. He was a player-coach for the Portsmouth Shoe-Steels in 1927 though. He played in the NFL from 1920-1926 and then he left the NFL at the age of 41 in 1928.
http://www.profootballhof.com/players/jim-thorpe/stats/
Other names that played in Universal/Spartan Stadium during the NFL era that could be added in the future:
http://www.profootballhof.com/news/nfl- ... the-1930s/
Bill Hewitt - Chicago Bears
George Christensen - Portsmouth Spartans
Glen (Turk) Edwards - Boston Braves
Grover (Ox) Emerson - Portsmouth Spartans
Charles (Buckets) Goldenberg - Green Bay Packers
Mel Hein - NY Giants
Arnie Herber - Green Bay Packers
Cliff Battles - Boston Braves
Johnny (Blood) McNally - Green Bay Packers
Ken Strong - Staten Island Stapletons
Clarke Hinkle - Green Bay Packers
Bronko Nagurski - Chicago Bears
http://www.profootballhof.com/players/jim-thorpe/stats/
Other names that played in Universal/Spartan Stadium during the NFL era that could be added in the future:
http://www.profootballhof.com/news/nfl- ... the-1930s/
Bill Hewitt - Chicago Bears
George Christensen - Portsmouth Spartans
Glen (Turk) Edwards - Boston Braves
Grover (Ox) Emerson - Portsmouth Spartans
Charles (Buckets) Goldenberg - Green Bay Packers
Mel Hein - NY Giants
Arnie Herber - Green Bay Packers
Cliff Battles - Boston Braves
Johnny (Blood) McNally - Green Bay Packers
Ken Strong - Staten Island Stapletons
Clarke Hinkle - Green Bay Packers
Bronko Nagurski - Chicago Bears
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
Definitely need to add Curt Gentry - one of the leaders on Portsmouth's greatest football team in 1953.
Honestly, he should have been included with the initial class since he played in the NFL.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990 ... ps-college
Honestly, he should have been included with the initial class since he played in the NFL.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990 ... ps-college
- GoBucks1047
- Varsity
- Posts: 400
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:44 am
- Location: Scioto County
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
Something I would like to see is to get the track fixed as well and then Notre Dame and Shawnee State could host Track & Field meets at Spartan Stadium; maybe even one day have Shawnee State hosting football games.
-
- SEO
- Posts: 2628
- Joined: Wed Nov 10, 2004 11:00 pm
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
As nice as it would be to see SSU have football I dont see it happening.GoBucks1047 wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2017 2:15 pm Something I would like to see is to get the track fixed as well and then Notre Dame and Shawnee State could host Track & Field meets at Spartan Stadium; maybe even one day have Shawnee State hosting football games.
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
The old girl by the levy deserves a chance to survive and thrive. Notre Dame plus say big intra county games along with playoff contests and eventually SSU could be showcased if the money could be found.
Gut feelings are your guardian angels
- YOU'RE TIGER BAIT
- SEOPS Hippo
- Posts: 25617
- Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:23 pm
- Location: WAVERLY, OHIO
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
well I had no idea they were doing any construction there. good luck and be safe in Trojan country.
IN THE LONG GRASS BY THE WATER, SO WATCH YOUR STEP. AND LET'S GO IRONTON FIGHTING TIGERS, OHIO STATE BUCKEYES AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
The old lady by the river has seen her day. The history is great but just that history. The $25000 is nice but hardly does little to make the facility usable. The time and effort of those working on behalf of the stadium would be better served trying to create a new venue.
- Mad-Dogg
- SEOP
- Posts: 4161
- Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:34 pm
- Location: Wheelersburg Oh home of the 2x State Champs, 8x Regional Champs and 34x SOC Div 2 Champs
- Contact:
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
I agree I just don't see this happeningTartanblue wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2017 2:53 pmAs nice as it would be to see SSU have football I dont see it happening.GoBucks1047 wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2017 2:15 pm Something I would like to see is to get the track fixed as well and then Notre Dame and Shawnee State could host Track & Field meets at Spartan Stadium; maybe even one day have Shawnee State hosting football games.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight. It's the size of the fight in the dog. (D Jay on Hustle & Flow)
Fearless Bold Tough
We Are The Storm
Make It Rain
Reach Higher
Power Of One
Respect The W
Be The Best
Fearless Bold Tough
We Are The Storm
Make It Rain
Reach Higher
Power Of One
Respect The W
Be The Best
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
Too much great football played in that stadium for so many years to let it go unused. I hope the effort to save it is a success.
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.
- YOU'RE TIGER BAIT
- SEOPS Hippo
- Posts: 25617
- Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:23 pm
- Location: WAVERLY, OHIO
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
oh, I was thinking they were talking about the new stadium. yes that girl done seen her days.
IN THE LONG GRASS BY THE WATER, SO WATCH YOUR STEP. AND LET'S GO IRONTON FIGHTING TIGERS, OHIO STATE BUCKEYES AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
-
- S
- Posts: 1511
- Joined: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:08 am
- Location: Banks of the Hocking
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
This was and still is the home of the Trojans. When I come to Portsmouth , Spartan or Universal Stadium is always associated with the Trojans, always will be in people's minds. Will Trojans ever play another game in there home.
Re: Spartan Stadium Renovation in Portsmouth
very doubtful the Trojans will play there again, the new place is very nice in its own right