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Harvard Stadium: The Birthplace of Modern Football? | Stadium Wonders
Harvard Stadium is a National Historic Landmark that helped change football forever. Opened in 1903, its concrete design played a role in the adoption of the forward pass, helping shape the sport as we know it. In this episode of Sports Illustrated’s Stadium Wonders, SI staff writer Dan Gartland joins Harvard Varsity Club executive director Bob Glatz to explore the history, tradition and lasting legacy of the home of the Harvard Crimson.
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Harvard Stadium: The Birthplace of Modern Football? | Stadium Wonders
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Harvard Stadium: The Birthplace of Modern Football? | Stadium Wonders
Sep 30, 2026
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The modern football that fans see today may not have been possible without the Crimson’s home venue, a stadium that’s hosted historical events and figures alike.
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From a new grass pitch to covering more than 1,000 corporate logos, turning the Falcons’ home into a World Cup host was not simple.
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the most innovative sports and entertainment venues in the world. In this episode of Stadium Wonders, Sports Illustrated Staff Writer Dan Gartland goes behind the scenes at Atlanta's iconic stadium with Adam Fullerton, VP o
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Step inside Churchill Downs as the iconic track prepares for the Kentucky Derby, one of the biggest events in sports.
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After years of neglect, the stadium sat vacant for nearly three decades. But thanks to recent renovations, the only U.S. professional sports venue inside a national park has beautifully preserved its place as a Negro Leagues landmark.
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Hinchliffe Stadium stands as one of the last remaining Negro Leagues ballparks in America. In this episode of Stadium Wonders, Sports Illustrated explores the history, cultural significance and remarkable restoration of the historic New Jersey landmark. F
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Northeastern’s 115-year-old Matthews Arena will host its final game this weekend before demolition begins for a new facility.
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Experience Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium like never before — in peak fall foliage, through the lens of the hard-working America that built it.
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