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Herndon Stadium, College stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Alonzo Herndon Stadium features stands on two sides with a total seating capacity of 15,011 spectators on the Morris Brown College campus.

The stadium opened in 1948 and underwent substantial reconstruction in 1994 to prepare for the 1996 Summer Olympics field hockey competitions.

Ray Charles recorded his live album at the stadium in 1959, establishing its importance in the African American music legacy of Atlanta.

Clark Atlanta University currently maintains ownership of the stadium following a court order transfer from Morris Brown College in recent years.

The stadium served as a filming location for the 2006 movie 'We Are Marshall', representing the demolished Fairfield Stadium of West Virginia.

Location: Georgia

Inception: 1948

Capacity: 15011

GPS coordinates: 33.75600,-84.40880

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06

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