30 Forgotten Stadiums Where the Crowd Never Came Back

10. The Forgotten Glory of Buffalo’s War Memorial Stadium (USA)

The entrance gate to the former War Memorial Stadium, repurposed since 1993 as the Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Center, stands proudly at the northwest corner of Best Street and Jefferson Avenue in the Cold Springs section of Buffalo, New York, as se. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Andre Carrotflower

Once a bustling sports hub in Buffalo, New York, War Memorial Stadium—nicknamed "The Rockpile"—hosted baseball, football, and even concerts. Built in 1937, it was home to the Buffalo Bills before they moved to a modern facility in the 1970s. After years of declining use, much of the stadium was demolished in the 1980s, leaving only a small portion standing as part of a public park. Today, visitors can still see remnants of the grandstands and feel the echoes of roaring fans, a haunting reminder of Buffalo’s rich sports history.

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