The History of Iconic College Stadiums
14. Kinnick Stadium: Iowa’s Emotional Engine
Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City is home to one of the most touching traditions in college football. Every game, at the end of the first quarter, 70,000 fans turn and wave to the young patients watching from the adjacent Stead Family Children’s Hospital. It’s called “The Wave,” and it’s pure heart. Beyond that, Kinnick is a fortress of Midwestern grit, where cold weather and relentless fans make it a challenging stop for opponents. Opened in 1929 and named after Heisman winner Nile Kinnick, the stadium blends historic reverence with a deeply human connection few other venues can claim.
