![]() Purcell Marian inducted Staubach into its inaugural athletic hall of fame class in 1991. Staubach was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985 in his first year of eligibility. The six-time Pro Bowl selection won Super Bowl VI in 1972 and was named the game's most valuable player. It has been a part of Alabama football history for almost 100 years. Bryant, head coach, has played host to some of the greatest games ever played. Denny, who served as university president, and Paul W. He played for Dallas for 11 seasons including four Super Bowl appearances. This prominent stadium, named after two great figures in Alabama football: George H. Navy, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, Staubach joined the Dallas Cowboys as a 27-year-old rookie in 1969. Pro Player Stadium Joe Robbie Stadium, built in 1987, was renamed Pro Player Park, and later Pro Player Stadium after a subsidiary of Fruit of the Loom won naming rights. Staubach, 79, played football at the United States Naval Academy after high school and won the Heisman Trophy as a junior in 1963.Īfter four years in the U.S. The stadium has since become known as the Verizon Center after the telecom giant acquired what remained of Worldcom’s assets. Three arenas each are named after Indira Gandhi (Guwahati, New Delhi and Vijayawada) and Rajiv Gandhi ( Hyderabad, Dehradun and Kochi). We are thankful for everyone who has contributed to this project and helped make this possible for our students." "Staubach Stadium levels the playing field and allows us to elevate our athletic programs. “For the first time, in our school's existence, our sports teams and school community will have a true place to call home," Purcell Marian athletic director and football coach DJ Dowdy said. There has been $5.3 million raised for the overall project. The field, designed by MSA Architects, will be home to football and cheerleading, girls softball, and boys and girls soccer. Student-athletes have practiced and played home games at dozens of fields, stadiums and complexes around Greater Cincinnati since the school's inception. For Eisworth, who is scheduled to play his final collegiate games there this fall, it’s. Roger Steinman/AP Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Pro Hall of Famer Roger Staubach signs autographs and interacts with fans before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas in December 2021. The man hes talking about is Jack Trice, whose name is attached to Iowa States football stadium. It has also been Pro Player Stadium, Dolphins. What is an ironic shame is that Ashe 'only' got the main stadium named after him while Billie Jean King has the whole facility named for her. The stadium has also had several names over the years, including the initial name of Joe Robbie Stadium. ![]() "His service to our country, his impact on our school as an alumnus, his success in business, and of course, his incredible career in football, makes this an obvious choice for Purcell Marian High School to honor one of the greatest alumni of all time." The USTA named the stadium for someone who they felt would best represent the sport. ![]() "There isn’t a Cavalier today who doesn’t know who Roger Staubach is," Purcell Marian principal Andy Farfsing said in a statement. Staubach Stadium will be located at Woodburn Avenue and De Sales Lane and is a first for the school in its 94-year history. It hosted the Dolphins, the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Florida Marlins (of Major League Baseball), and the annual college Orange Bowl. I am honored to be part of a project that ensures future generations of Cavaliers are inspired to accomplish their dreams both on and off the field." The stadium was originally called Joe Robbie Stadium (named after the Dolphins' owner who built it), then Pro Player Park, then Pro Player Stadium, and then Dolphins Stadium. “My experience at Purcell greatly impacted my life. Frick wasnt so hot on naming a stadium after booze, but he allowed Augustus Busch to stick his familys surname on the park. “I would have never believed when I was a freshman at Purcell High School, that all these years later, I would be having the new stadium named after me,” Staubach said in a statement. The stadium, built in 1987, moved from being named after Pro Player apparel (which went bankrupt) to LandShark beer to SunLife Financial. ![]() Staubach, a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, grew up in Silverton and was a standout athlete at the then-all boys Purcell High School before he graduated in 1960. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.CINCINNATI - Purcell Marian High School announced Thursday morning that Staubach Stadium will be the name of its planned athletic complex scheduled to open in fall 2023. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.
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