Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Neyland Stadium

Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 30, 2018

1. Neyland Stadium Marker

Inscription. Neyland Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in North America, is named for General Robert Neyland (1892-1962). This football coach who, in his 21 seasons at U.T., led the Vols through nine undefeated seasons and brought the Vols a National Championship in 1951. Coach Neyland was known both for his rigorous practice sessions, most of which took place on a dirt field here beside the river and his football theories or "maxims", some of which are listed below.

There are more ways to score on defense than on offense
A quitter never wins and a winner never quits
Never stop till the referee's whistle blows
One good blocker is worth three ball-carrying stars
A team that won't be beat can't be beat
The team that makes the fewest mistakes wins
Go out to fight and keep it up all afternoon
Football is a battle
Let none escape
Eleven men in every play

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 35° 57.347′ N, 83° 55.303′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. It is on Neyland Drive (Tennessee Route 158), on the left when

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traveling west. Marker is on the Neyland Greenway Trail next to the Wayne G. Basler Boathouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Neyland Drive, Knoxville TN 37916, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Land Grant University (approx. ¼ mile away); West Wing of Federal Lines (approx. ¼ mile away); Mecklenburg Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Desegregation of the University of Tennessee (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carl Sublett (approx. 0.3 miles away); Russell Briscoe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lizzie Crozier French and GFWC Ossoli Circle (approx. 0.3 miles

Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 30, 2018

2. Neyland Stadium Marker

Neyland Stadium is in the background on the right; the Wayne G. Basler Boathouse is on the left.

away); Earl O'Dell Henry (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. From Scuffletown to Sunsphere (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Neyland Stadium. (Submitted on June 11, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Robert Neyland. (Submitted on June 11, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.