Description: SANFORD STADIUMSanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia, opened in 1929 and has grown into one of the most iconic venues in college football. Originally seating 30,000, the stadium has expanded over the decades to its current capacity of over 92,000, making it one of the largest in the nation. Named after Dr. Steadman Vincent Sanford, a former president of the university who played a key role in the development of athletics at UGA, the stadium is famous for its picturesque location and its signature feature—the lush privet hedges that surround the playing field, giving rise to the phrase "between the hedges."Sanford Stadium has hosted countless historic moments in college football, including SEC championships and fierce rivalry games like the annual matchups against the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers. The atmosphere is known for being one of the loudest and most intimidating in the country, with the Bulldogs’ faithful creating a formidable home-field advantage.Throughout its storied history, Sanford Stadium has seen a parade of notable players who have gone on to achieve greatness. Legendary Bulldogs such as Herschel Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, dominated on the field during his time at UGA, particularly in memorable games held at Sanford. Other standout athletes include quarterback Matthew Stafford, who went on to have a successful NFL career, wide receiver A.J. Green, and more recently, linebacker Roquan Smith. These players, along with others like Champ Bailey and David Pollack, have contributed to Georgia's strong football tradition, making Sanford Stadium a place where both legends are born, and memories are made. Unused 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" standard chrome postcard. (KA-9, C15977) $1.50 flat rate shipping to USA, $2.50 Canada.All other countries see eBay's Global Shipping Program for rates. Thank you for your interest in Stadium PostcardsSW Auctions
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: West Jordan, Utah
End Time: 2024-12-05T01:53:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: Field Postcard
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Country: United States
Region: Georgia
Theme: Universities
City: Athens
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
Subject: Stadium
