Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
1965-1997
"If I could pick up the stadium
with my hands and take it with me, I would.
No matter what they build in Atlanta, it will never replace Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium."
-- Phil Niekro
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (originally known as Atlanta Stadium) was the site of some of baseball's most historic moments. Completed in eleven months, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium brought professional sports to the South and established Atlanta as a "major-league city". The glory of the 1996 Olympic Games can be traced in large part to that steel-and-concrete arena that once stood on Capitol Avenue.
But while the stadium may not be with us any longer, we can remember it and commemorate its history, and share our memories...which is what this page is all about. There's pictures and essays, including a lengthy history of the stadium and its impact on the nearby Summerhill community.
Basic Facts on Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
"The Greatest Location In The World"
A lengthy history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, with emphasis on
the planning behind it and its impact on the black communities of Atlanta.
The Final Game, September 23, 1996
Your author's experience as a spectator during the final
regular-season game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, including the unforgettable post-game
ceremonies. With pictures.
Pictures of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Interior and exterior views, mostly from 1996-1997.
Whatever happened to...?
An ongoing, woefully incomplete attempt to account for what happened to parts of the old ballpark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the more popular questions posed by visitors to this site, including information on finding relics from the ballpark and why this site is the way it is. Please read these before writing -- your question may very well be answered here!