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James · 06-24-2006, 03:58 AM

It seems to me that sports stadia NOT named after corporations are becoming more the exception than the rule in professional sports.

Which ones still exist? Offhand I know of the following:

1. Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland
2. Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati (home of the NFL's Bengals)
3. Soldier Field, Chicago (home of the NFL's Bears)
4. Lambeau Field, Green Bay (home of the NFL's Packers)
5. The Metrodome, Minneapolis (home of the NFL's Vikings and MLB's Twins)
6. Busch Stadium, St. Louis (I've read that it's not a corporate sponsorship by Anheuser-Busch)
7. Wrigley Field, Chicago (home of the Cubs; not a corporate sponsorship by the chewing gum company)
8. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
9. Elfstrom Stadium, Geneva, IL (home of the Midwest League's Kane County Cougars)
10. Texas Stadium, Dallas (home of the NFL's Cowboys)

Are there any more?

GARFIELDKOOL · 06-24-2006, 09:15 AM

Ralph Wilson Stadium-Bills

The Meadowlands-Giants and the Jets

James · 06-24-2006, 12:54 PM

How could I forget Jacobs Field in Cleveland, home of the Indians?

I would include Cooper Stadium in Columbus, home of the AAA Clippers, but they are moving into a new stadium, Huntington Park, in a couple of years. I looked at the Clippers' website and, surely enough, Huntington Park is named after Huntington Bank.

Oh, and by the way, the Midwest League is single-A level. Here in Dayton the Dragons play at Fifth Third (as in Fifth Third Bank) Field. The AAA Toledo Mud Hens play also play at a stadium with that name.

Rene · 06-24-2006, 04:58 PM

Fenway

Brian Damage · 06-24-2006, 05:14 PM

I think NY is the only or very few places that has zero corporate names for any of their stadiums or arenas.

Yankees Stadium

Shea Stadium

Madison Square Garden

Nassau Coliseum

Brian Damage · 06-24-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

The Meadowlands-Giants and the Jets

That's actually the name of the entire sports complex. The actual name of the stadium is Giants Stadium.

Rachel3118 · 06-25-2006, 07:11 PM

I hate how stadiums are named after corporations.

James · 06-25-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel3118

I hate how stadiums are named after corporations.

So do I!!!

D.J. · 06-26-2006, 02:22 AM

Palace of Auburn Hills(Detroit Pistons)
The Great American Ballpark(Cincinatti Reds)
Dolphins Stadium(Miami Dolphins and Florida Marlins)
Joe Louis Arena(Detroit Red Wings)

James · 06-27-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by D.J.

The Great American Ballpark(Cincinnati Reds)

Look at greatamericaninsurance.com. Unfortunately the Reds, of whom I am a fan, have also jumped on the "corporate bandwagon."

James · 04-05-2008, 05:43 PM

I just thought I'd bump this thread up with the Washington Nationals' ballpark being called simply "Nationals Park." Way to go!

catlover79 · 04-06-2008, 12:25 AM

^ That's the way it SHOULD be. I am so disappointed that the Indians and Cavs sold out and now have corporate names on their arena/ballpark. Cleveland is a blue-collar, working-class town and the names should reflect that. At least we still have Cleveland Browns Stadium!!

catlover79 · 04-06-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachel3118

I hate how stadiums are named after corporations.

Same here.

06-24-2006, 03:58 AM	#1
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Professional sports stadia NOT named after corporations It seems to me that sports stadia NOT named after corporations are becoming more the exception than the rule in professional sports. Which ones still exist? Offhand I know of the following: 1. Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland 2. Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati (home of the NFL's Bengals) 3. Soldier Field, Chicago (home of the NFL's Bears) 4. Lambeau Field, Green Bay (home of the NFL's Packers) 5. The Metrodome, Minneapolis (home of the NFL's Vikings and MLB's Twins) 6. Busch Stadium, St. Louis (I've read that it's not a corporate sponsorship by Anheuser-Busch) 7. Wrigley Field, Chicago (home of the Cubs; not a corporate sponsorship by the chewing gum company) 8. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles 9. Elfstrom Stadium, Geneva, IL (home of the Midwest League's Kane County Cougars) 10. Texas Stadium, Dallas (home of the NFL's Cowboys) Are there any more?

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06-25-2006, 07:11 PM	#7
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06-24-2006, 09:15 AM	#2
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06-24-2006, 12:54 PM	#3
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	How could I forget Jacobs Field in Cleveland, home of the Indians? I would include Cooper Stadium in Columbus, home of the AAA Clippers, but they are moving into a new stadium, Huntington Park, in a couple of years. I looked at the Clippers' website and, surely enough, Huntington Park is named after Huntington Bank. Oh, and by the way, the Midwest League is single-A level. Here in Dayton the Dragons play at Fifth Third (as in Fifth Third Bank) Field. The AAA Toledo Mud Hens play also play at a stadium with that name.

06-26-2006, 02:22 AM	#9
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04-05-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	I just thought I'd bump this thread up with the Washington Nationals' ballpark being called simply "Nationals Park." Way to go!