Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Benson Field
Decatur’s Football Stadium 1931 - 47
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
1. Site of Benson Field Marker
W. W. “Barney” Benson, Supt. Ed. 1927 - 38
H. L. “Shorty” Ogle, Coach 1934 - 64
Aubrey Fuller, Asst. Coach 1929 - 58
The “T” formation was introduced to Alabama here in 1941
On this field a generation of Decatur’s youth became men.
Erected 2004 by “Shorty’s” Boys.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 34° 36.826′ N, 86° 58.788′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Alabama, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Street Northeast and Line St, NE on Oak Street Northeast. Marker is located at the Rhodes Ferry Park at the end of Oak Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Decatur AL 35602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Captain, We’ve Got It At Last” - The Charge of the 14th U.S. Colored Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Cherokee Trail Of Tears (a few steps from this marker); Words of Resistance (within shouting distance of this marker); Uprooted From Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight For Survival (within shouting distance of this marker); Packed with People
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Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
2. Site of Benson Field & Marker
Photographed By Ruth Wilson Wilcox, June 25, 2017
3. Site of Benson Field Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,472 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on October 10, 2019. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
