Tempe in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978
Photographed By Peter Fischer, September 12, 2020
1. Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978 Marker
Site of Goodwin Stadium
Named for Garfield Goodwin, past mayor of Tempe, member of the Arizona State Teachers College Board of Education and reciever for the 1899 Tempe "Normals" football squad. The Normals defeated the University of Arizona at Carrillo Gardens field Tucson in the first contest between the schools on November 30, 1899.
Built: West Stands, 1936.
East Stands, 1941
President: Grady Gammage
Contractor: Del E. Webb
Construction Company Engineer: L.M. Fitzhugh
Capacity: 4,800 fans 4,000 seats
1936-1978
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Sports.
Location. 33° 24.962′ N, 111° 56.078′ W. Marker is in Tempe, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Marker is at the intersection of East Lemon Street and South College Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Lemon Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tempe AZ 85281, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Krause Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); "The Old Church" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farmer - Goodwin Mansion (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tempe Hardware Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tempe Bakery/Hackett House
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Additional keywords. Goodwin Stadium Arizona State University Tempe Normal School
Photographed By Peter Fischer, September 12, 2020
2. Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978 Marker
Photographed By Peter Fischer, September 12, 2020
3. Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978 Marker
West Side of Goodwin Stadium Facing College Avenue, 1936
Photographed By Peter Fischer, September 12, 2020
4. Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978 Marker
First football game, Friday, October 3, 1936. Arizona State Teacher's College vs. California Institute of Technology. ASTC Bulldogs won 26-0.
Wilford "Whizzer" White led the nation in rushing in 1950 with 1,502 yards. His son, Danny White, was also a quarterback for ASU and went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys.
Last football game played here September 20, 1958.
ASU Devils beat Hawaii 47-6 before 19,000 fans.
ASU track performers established three world records in this stadium. The last track meet held here was May 7, 1966. ASU Devils beat U of A 73-72.
The East Stands also served as Haigler Hall, a men's dormitory. It was named for Charles Haigler, a member of the first football team at Tempe Normal School.
West Stands razed September 1976;
East Stands razed September 1978.
Photographed By Peter Fischer, September 12, 2020
5. Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978 Marker
Photographed By Peter Fischer, September 12, 2020
6. Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Peter Fischer of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Peter Fischer of Phoenix, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
