Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Flames Football Through the Years
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2024
1. Flames Football Through the Years Marker
(Panel 2)
SEPT. 1, 1983
Liberty Baptist was accepted as a member of the East Coast Athletic Conference.
MAY 30, 1984
Morgan Hout became the fourth head football coach in the school's history.
1985 SEASON
Liberty Baptist College was renamed Liberty University.
MAY 1, 1985
Wide receiver Fred Banks became the first player in program history to be selected in the NFL Draft, selected by the Cleveland Browns in the eighth round. Banks also became the first player in program history to make an NFL roster, also doing so with the Cleveland Browns.
DEC. 18, 1988
Sam Rutigliano was named Liberty's fifth head football coach. Rutigliano was the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Initial Opening of Liberty University Stadium:
ОСТ. 21, 1989
Liberty University Stadium was opened in front of a crowd of 12,750. The Flames defeated Towson State 37-18.
APRIL 22, 1990
Eric Green was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round and was the 21st pick overall in the NFL draft. Green was Liberty's first player ever chosen in the first round. He was selected as AFC Rookie
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OCT. 29, 1994
Liberty University Stadium was renamed Williams Stadium in honor of Art and Angela Williams because of their continued faithful support of Liberty University and Flames Athletics.
1997 SEASON
Liberty Football led the nation by forcing 40 turnovers and was second in turnover margin.
JANUARY 1998
Dwayne Carswell, captain of the special teams for the Denver Broncos, became the first Liberty football player to play in and win an NFL Super Bowl.
Erected by Liberty University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1998.
Location. 37° 21.221′ N, 79° 10.485′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of University Boulevard and Williams Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the concourse of Williams Stadium on the campus of Liberty University and is most easily accessed by entering at Gate 2. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2024
2. Flames Football Through the Years Marker
Marker is located in the center at Cabana 9.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Flames Football Through the Years (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Flames Football Through the Years (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Flames Football Through the Years (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Flames Football Through the Years (a few steps from this marker); FBS Power 5 Win (within shouting distance of this marker); Montview (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The George Rogers Champion of Freedom Award (about 400 feet away); Al Worthington (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
