Herndon Stadium Atlanta This was Alonzo Herndon Stadium, a 15,000-seat stadium used as the field hockey venue during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium And this is what the stadium looks like today.
Herdon Stadium Grass, trees and bushes...
Herdon Stadium have overtaken much of the stadium.
Herdon Stadium The stadium opened in 1948 and served as home to concerts, the Atlanta Beat women's soccer team and was even used in the movie "We Are Marshall."
Herdon Stadium According to the Atlanta History Center, "The historic venue is named after Alonzo Herndon, a successful Atlanta-based businessman who was born enslaved. He later became the city’s first Black millionaire through businesses, investments, and founding the Atlanta Life Insurance Company."
Herdon Stadium "As Morris Brown College experienced financial hardships in the 2010s, Herndon Stadium was one of the properties the college sold to counter its debt. The sale sparked controversy related to historic property deeds and agreements about land-use between Morris Brown College and the members of Atlanta University Center. Since the sale in 2014 and successive legal issues, the property has been neglected," according to the Atlanta History Center.
Herdon Stadium United Soccer USA Africa is exploring the idea of using the facility.
Herdon Stadium Bunmi Jinadu with United Soccer USA Africa said his team conducted a study on this stadium and the area and soccer leaders said the stadium has potential. That’s because it sits right in the heart of the Atlanta University Center (AUC).
Herdon Stadium “I see this stadium being a training ground for teams that come and play friendly matches with men and women during the FIFA window. I see collegiate soccer. I see international soccer coming from across the globe. We have the busiest airport in the world,” he said.
Herdon Stadium Jinadu said Clark Atlanta University owns the property and his team will present the proposal to Clark Atlanta University for them to consider selling the stadium.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
Herdon Stadium Here are some more photos of Herndon Stadium in Atlanta.
