Alabama Crimson Tide home football stadiums
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The Alabama Crimson Tide football team represents the University of Alabama
and has competed in football since 1892. Although the Alabama campus is physically located in Tuscaloosa
, through the history of the program, several stadia located in Tuscaloosa
, Birmingham
, Montgomery
and Mobile
have played host to the football team.
. Originally only have seating for 12,000 fans, subsequent expansions have brought its capacity to 92,138 by the 2006 season
. An expansion to the south end zone, completed during the Summer of 2010, increased its capacity to over 101,000 to make it the 8th largest stadium in the world by seating. All-time, Alabama has a record of 218 wins, 46 losses and 3 ties at Bryant–Denny in addition to selling-out every home game since the 1988 season.
Denny Field
Denny Field served as the home stadium for the Crimson Tide football team from 1915 through the 1928 seasons, excluding 1918 when a team was not fielded due to World War I
. Originally named University Field, but renamed in 1920, during its tenure as the team's home field, Alabama amassed an overall home record of 43 wins to only 3 losses.
through the 1914 seasons. The location of the playing field on The Quad was located at two locations. The first location of the field was at the southeast corner, with the field running parallel to 6th Avenue, and its second location was moved 90-degrees to the west to run parallel to University Boulevard.
Legion Field
Opening for Crimson Tide football on November 26, 1927, Legion Field played host to Alabama through the 2003 season
. Legion had an original capacity of 21,000, and was expanded over the years to reach a maximum capacity of 83,091 by the 1990s. The Crimson Tide posted an all-time record at Legion Field of 160 wins, 52 losses and 12 ties.
Rickwood Field
Rickwood Field provided for the fifth location of Alabama home games in Birmingham, and is located at the corner of 2nd Avenue West and 12th Street West in the West End. Alabama would play home games at Rickwood between the 1912 and 1927 seasons, with an all-time record at Rickwood Field of 23 wins, 12 losses and 5 ties.
. Alabama would play home games at the fairgrounds between the 1905 and 1911 seasons, with an all-time record at the Birmingham Fairgrounds of 12 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties.
in downtown Birmingham. The Crimsons would play home games at West End Park between the 1901
and 1904 seasons, with an all-time record at West End Park of 3 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie.
, a 35–0 defeat against the Clemson Tigers
.
against Auburn
22–32 on February 22, 1893 at Lakeview. Alabama would play home games at Lakeview between the 1892
and 1894 seasons
, with an all-time record at Lakeview Park of 2 wins and 5 losses.
, 1903
, and the 1907 seasons. Alabama's all-time record at Riverside was 1 win, 0 losses and 2 ties.
Ladd Peebles Stadium
Opening for Crimson Tide football on October 2, 1948, Ladd Peebles Stadium played host to Alabama through the 1948 and the 1959 seasons, the 1961 and the 1963 through the 1968 seasons. The Crimson Tide posted an all-time record at Ladd-Peebles Stadium of 10 wins, 7 losses and 2 ties.
1940—Alabama 26, Spring Hill 0 (Sept. 27, 1940, Mobile)In the first night game in Alabama football history, the Crimson Tide beat Spring Hill College, 26-0, in front of 7,500 fans at Murphy High School in Mobile.
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
and has competed in football since 1892. Although the Alabama campus is physically located in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama . Located on the Black Warrior River, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with a population of 90,468 in 2010...
, through the history of the program, several stadia located in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama . Located on the Black Warrior River, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with a population of 90,468 in 2010...
, Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
and Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
have played host to the football team.
Bryant–Denny Stadium
Bryant–Denny has served as the on-campus home of the Crimson Tide since its opening on September 28, 1929. Originally known as the George Hutchenson Denny Stadium after the university president of the same name, in 1975 the Alabama state legislature renamed the stadium Bryant–Denny Stadium in honor of then coach Bear BryantBear Bryant
Paul William "Bear" Bryant was an American college football player and coach. He was best known as the longtime head coach of the University of Alabama football team. During his 25-year tenure as Alabama's head coach, he amassed six national championships and thirteen conference championships...
. Originally only have seating for 12,000 fans, subsequent expansions have brought its capacity to 92,138 by the 2006 season
2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season trying to improve from a 10–2 record in the 2005 season. The Tide was led by head coach Mike Shula entering his fourth year at Alabama. Despite a strong 5–2 start, they...
. An expansion to the south end zone, completed during the Summer of 2010, increased its capacity to over 101,000 to make it the 8th largest stadium in the world by seating. All-time, Alabama has a record of 218 wins, 46 losses and 3 ties at Bryant–Denny in addition to selling-out every home game since the 1988 season.
Denny FieldDenny FieldDenny Field was located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and served as the home stadium for the University of Alabama football team from 1915 through the 1928 seasons, excluding 1918 when a team was not fielded due to World War I. The stadium opened in 1915, and was originally named University Field...
Denny Field served as the home stadium for the Crimson Tide football team from 1915 through the 1928 seasons, excluding 1918 when a team was not fielded due to World War IWorld War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. Originally named University Field, but renamed in 1920, during its tenure as the team's home field, Alabama amassed an overall home record of 43 wins to only 3 losses.
The Quad
The first home of Crimson Tide football was located on The Quad at the center of the Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The Crimsons as they were known then compiled an overall record of 42 wins to only 11 losses between the 18931893 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1893 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1893 college football season. The team was led by head coach Eli Abbott and played their home games at Lakeview Park in Birmingham and The Quad in Tuscaloosa, Alabama...
through the 1914 seasons. The location of the playing field on The Quad was located at two locations. The first location of the field was at the southeast corner, with the field running parallel to 6th Avenue, and its second location was moved 90-degrees to the west to run parallel to University Boulevard.
Birmingham
Legion FieldLegion FieldLegion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. The stadium is named in honor of the American Legion, a U.S. organization of military veterans. At its peak...
Opening for Crimson Tide football on November 26, 1927, Legion Field played host to Alabama through the 2003 season2003 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 2003 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama during the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. They began their season trying to improve from a 10–3 record from the 2002 season. This was the team's 71st year in the SEC...
. Legion had an original capacity of 21,000, and was expanded over the years to reach a maximum capacity of 83,091 by the 1990s. The Crimson Tide posted an all-time record at Legion Field of 160 wins, 52 losses and 12 ties.
Rickwood FieldRickwood FieldRickwood FieldFacility StatisticsLocation1137 2nd Avenue WestBirmingham, AlabamaBroke GroundSpring 1910Cost$75,000OpenedAugust 18, 1910SurfaceGrassOwnerCity of BirminghamTenantsBirmingham Barons 1910-1961...
Rickwood Field provided for the fifth location of Alabama home games in Birmingham, and is located at the corner of 2nd Avenue West and 12th Street West in the West End. Alabama would play home games at Rickwood between the 1912 and 1927 seasons, with an all-time record at Rickwood Field of 23 wins, 12 losses and 5 ties.Birmingham Fairgrounds
The Birmingham Fairgrounds provided for the fourth location of Alabama home games in Birmingham, and is located in western Birmingham at the location of Birmingham International RacewayBirmingham International Raceway
Birmingham International Raceway, was a 5/8-mile oval paved racetrack located at the Alabama State Fairgrounds in the Five Points West neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama...
. Alabama would play home games at the fairgrounds between the 1905 and 1911 seasons, with an all-time record at the Birmingham Fairgrounds of 12 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties.
West End Park
West End Park provided for the third location of Alabama home games in Birmingham, and is now known as Kelly Ingram ParkKelly Ingram Park
Kelly Ingram Park, formerly West Park, is a four acre park located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North in the Birmingham Civil Rights District...
in downtown Birmingham. The Crimsons would play home games at West End Park between the 1901
1901 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1901 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1901 college football season. The team was led by head coach M. H. Harvey, in his first season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa and one game each at Highland Park in Montgomery and at...
and 1904 seasons, with an all-time record at West End Park of 3 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie.
North Birmingham Park
North Birmingham Park provided for the second location of Alabama home games in Birmingham, and is located off 35th Avenue in North Birmingham. The Crimsons would play a single home game at North Birmingham Park in the 19001900 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1900 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1900 college football season. The team was led by head coach M. Griffin, in his first season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa and one game at North Birmingham Park in Birmingham, Alabama...
, a 35–0 defeat against the Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers football
The Clemson Tigers football team is an American football team from Clemson University in South Carolina. It competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
.
Lakeview Park
Located at the present-day intersection of Highland and Clairmont Avenues, Lakeview Park has the distinction of being the first home of Alabama football. On November 11, 1892, Alabama would win its first all-time game against Birmingham High School 56–0 and lose the first Iron BowlIron Bowl
The Iron Bowl is an American college football rivalry game played annually by the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama and the Auburn Tigers football team of Auburn University. The series is considered one of the best and most hard-fought rivalries in all of sports...
against Auburn
Auburn Tigers football
Only Mohamed Amin Abughadir set the record with 1,890 yards in 1 season. He was the QB for Auburn in 1998.The Auburn Tigers football team represents Auburn University in college football as a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing in the Western Division of the...
22–32 on February 22, 1893 at Lakeview. Alabama would play home games at Lakeview between the 1892
1892 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1892 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1892 college football season. The team was led by head coach E. B. Beaumont and played their home games at Lakeview Park in Birmingham, Alabama. In what was the inaugural season of Alabama football, the team...
and 1894 seasons
1894 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1894 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1894 college football season. The team was led by head coach Eli Abbott, in his second season, and played their home games at Lakeview Park in Birmingham, Alabama...
, with an all-time record at Lakeview Park of 2 wins and 5 losses.
Cramton Bowl
The Cramton Bowl provided for the fourth and final location of Alabama home games in the capitol city. The Tide would play home games at the Cramton Bowl in the 1922 through 1932 seasons, in 1934, between the 1944 through 1946 seasons and again between the 1951 through 1954 seasons. Alabama's all-time record at the Cramton Bowl was 17 wins and 3 losses.Soldiers Field
Soldiers Field provided for the third location of Alabama home games in the capitol city. The Crimsons would play a single home game at Soldiers Field in the 1917, a 7–0 victory over the 2nd Ambulance Company of Ohio.Highland Park
Highland Park provided for the second location of Alabama home games in the capitol city. The Crimsons would play home games at Highland in the 19011901 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1901 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1901 college football season. The team was led by head coach M. H. Harvey, in his first season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa and one game each at Highland Park in Montgomery and at...
, 1903
1903 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1903 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1903 college football season. The team was led by head coach W. B. Blount, in his first season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa and at West End Park in Birmingham, Alabama...
, and the 1907 seasons. Alabama's all-time record at Riverside was 1 win, 0 losses and 2 ties.
Ladd Peebles StadiumLadd Peebles StadiumLadd Peebles Stadium is a stadium in Mobile, Alabama. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field for the Senior Bowl, the GoDaddy.com Bowl, the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, and the University of South Alabama Jaguars...
Opening for Crimson Tide football on October 2, 1948, Ladd Peebles Stadium played host to Alabama through the 1948 and the 1959 seasons, the 1961 and the 1963 through the 1968 seasons. The Crimson Tide posted an all-time record at Ladd-Peebles Stadium of 10 wins, 7 losses and 2 ties.Murphy Stadium
Murphy Stadium played host to Alabama for the 1944 season. The Crimson Tide posted an all-time record at Murphy Stadium of 2 wins, 0 losses and 0 ties.1940—Alabama 26, Spring Hill 0 (Sept. 27, 1940, Mobile)In the first night game in Alabama football history, the Crimson Tide beat Spring Hill College, 26-0, in front of 7,500 fans at Murphy High School in Mobile.