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Who is Grant Field named for?

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Asked by: Linda Murray

The name change was the first for the facility since it was named Hugh Inman Grant Field in 1914 after a gift from John W. Grant, a member of the Tech Board of Trustees and a well-known Atlanta merchant.

Who owns Bobby Dodd Stadium?

Bobby Dodd Stadium

Location Atlanta, Georgia
Coordinates 33°46′21″N 84°23′34″W
Owner Georgia Institute of Technology
Operator Georgia Institute of Technology
Construction

Who is Georgia Tech’s Grant Field named after?

The name change was the first for the facility since it was named Hugh Inman Grant Field in 1914 after a gift from John W. Grant, a member of the Tech Board of Trustees and a well-known Atlanta merchant.

Why did the Georgia Dome close?

By 2012, the Falcons and the GWCCA concluded the two-stadium idea was inefficient and impractical. A new retractable-roof stadium would replace the Georgia Dome, which would be demolished, they decided.

Why is Georgia Tech playing in Mercedes?

25 home game versus North Carolina will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as a part of Tech’s six-year partnership with AMB Sports + Entertainment to host one game annually at MBS.

Which college football stadium has the most seats?

The 25 largest college football stadiums in the United States:

RANK SCHOOL CAPACITY
1 Michigan 107,601
2 Penn State 106,572
3 Ohio State 102,780
4 Texas A&M 102,733

What is the smallest NFL stadium?

Soldier Field

The Chicago Bears have the smallest stadium in the NFL, according to stadiumsofprofootball.com, as Soldier Field has a capacity of 61,500. Washington obviously isn’t opposed to smaller stadiums, as it called RFK Stadium home for more than 30 years.

Who has the largest football stadium?

Contents

Rank Stadium Capacity
1 Michigan Stadium 107,601
2 Beaver Stadium 106,572
3 Ohio Stadium 102,780
4 Kyle Field 102,733