Thanks Gunz. When I start my travels, I'm going to post the area I plan to visit, and the schools/fields I have identified along my path. I'm hoping that folks will reply back with recommendations and directions, even the name of a contact at the school that can give me a little insight, (and access if needed). And also, I'm hoping folks will share stories and history with me. I envision cataloging this type of information along with a picture or two, to share with anyone interested.
I also hope to gather information about stadiums/fields in the areas that I visit that no longer exist. In some cases these former high school fields are still around as a middle school field, but sadly, some of the great fields along with most of their Friday night memories are gone forever.
This may sound weird, but I equate old schools and their athletic fields to cemeteries. A cemetery represents "lives lived". To me, an old school does too. I know that many of my happiest childhood memories are associated with my long gone elementary school. I can claim a lot of good memories from my old high school as well.
There is a vibe, a sense of something I can't describe, when I visit old schools or old football fields. I guess I'm feeling the "lives lived".
I only played one year of football in high school, and that on the JV team. But, from just that one year, I have many, many good memories. For many of you, you played middle school through varsity. I dare say that not a one of you regrets playing the game, and the multitude of memories you have, therefrom.
