Thompson Stadium (Staten Island)

In this article we will explore the fascinating life of Thompson Stadium (Staten Island), a character who has left an indelible mark on the history of humanity. From his humble beginnings to his rise to fame, we will dive into the most intimate details of his career. Along with this, we will analyze his impact on society and his lasting legacy. Thompson Stadium (Staten Island) has been a source of inspiration for many, and through this article, we hope to shed light on his life and significant contributions.

Thompson Stadium
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LocationStapleton
Staten Island, New York
United States
Coordinates40°37′14.5″N 74°04′50.5″W / 40.620694°N 74.080694°W / 40.620694; -74.080694
CapacityNFL football: 8,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Openedc. 1920
Demolished1958
Tenants
Staten Island Stapletons (NFL) (1924–1933)

Thompson Stadium was a football stadium located on Staten Island and used by the Staten Island Stapletons of the National Football League from 1924 until 1933. It was located on the site of present Berta A. Dreyfus Intermediate School 49 and the Stapleton Houses.

The stadium was built in the early 1920s by the wealthy owner of the local Thompson's Lumber Company. It was built against a hill in Staten Island's Stapleton neighborhood and doubled in summer as a home for semi-pro baseball. Inside its stockade fence, about 8,000 uncovered bleacher seats encircled the field. The field's locker rooms consisted of sheds standing just outside the fence. Stapleton's owner, Dan Blaine, owned a restaurant which was located next door to the stadium, and after games and practices players and fans would meet up for beers.

While an average of 3,000 fans normally paid their way into each game, hundreds of others would usually watch the game for free from the hill behind the south end zone. Although far smaller than other NFL venues, like the Polo Grounds and Wrigley Field, Thompson's Stadium hosted four years of NFL football. The stadium was demolished in 1958, and the borough of Staten Island would be left without a professional ballpark until the Ballpark at St. George was completed in 2001.

References

  • Hogrogian, John (1985). "The Staten Island Stapletons" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 7 (6). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
  • Gill, Bob (1994). "Just Staten Out On The Island" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 16 (3). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-03.
  • Robinson, George (February 1, 2004). "F.Y.I." The New York Times.
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