Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Al Dunlap Seminole Practice Fields
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2021
1. The Al Dunlap Seminole Practice Fields Marker
Albert J. Dunlap is a West Point graduate and a former football player who emerged as the unique icon of Americas entrepreneurial spirit. In his long and storied career he was Chairman or CEO of nine major corporations in the United States, England and Australia, and was named Most Admired in an international survey of chief executives in 1995.
His compelling faith in the virtue of hard work and lifelong belief in the value of higher education made Al Dunlap the most feared and respected adversary in any contest: on the playing field, in the classroom or in the arena of international business.
Their admiration for the quality of the Florida State University student body inspired the relationship between Al and Judy Dunlap and the Seminoles. The Dunlaps are living expressions of their commitment to character, passion and leadership with integrity.
It is not enough to be competent or pretty good; you must be great. And even the great cannot rest. Assume that failure is just beyond the next obstacle. Work as hard today as you did before you became champions.
It is in honor of Al Dunlaps extraordinary generosity and of his warrior spirit that we dedicate these Seminole football practice fields where men become champions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Sports.
Location. 30° 26.406′ N, 84° 18.281′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It can be reached from Stadium Drive (Florida Route 366) just south of West Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on the Al Dunlap Seminole Practice Fields entrance gate post. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Stadium Drive, Tallahassee FL 32304,
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Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, 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: The Sod Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); 2013 National Championship Football Team (within shouting distance of this marker); 1999 National Championship Football Team (within shouting distance of this marker); 1993 National Championship Football Team (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernard F. Sliger / Doak Sheridan Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Seminole Family (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sir Harold W. Kroto (approx. 0.3 miles away); James M. Buchanan (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2021
2. The Al Dunlap Seminole Practice Fields Marker
The marker is mounted on the left gate post.
Also see . . . Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility.
Excerpt: Florida State unveiled its brand-new indoor practice facility in 2013, which allows the Seminoles to practice year-round in state-of-the-art championship facilities without disruptions from inclement weather conditions. The nearly $15-million, 92,000-square-foot facility features a 120-yard artificial turf field with a 2,000-square-foot training room, rehab area and storage space. FSUs two full-size natural turf fields outside of the facility also were updated and feature a new tower between fields for video and viewing purposes. The entire project was funded by donations, including the $5 million pledge by Al and Judy Dunlap in Feb. 2011.(Submitted on April 25, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2021
3. The Al Dunlap Seminole Practice Fields Gate
The marker is mounted on the left gate post.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2021
4. Al Dunlap Seminole Practice Fields & Athletic Training Facility
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
