University of Cincinnati, Nippert Stadium

Nippert Stadium has been home to Bearcat football since 1902, making it the fourth-oldest playing site and fifth-oldest stadium in college football. During the season-ending clash with rival Miami University (Ohio) in 1923, Jimmy Nippert sustained a spike injury and died a month later from blood poisoning. His grandfather, James N. Gamble of Procter and Gamble, provided the funds to complete the horseshoe-shaped structure, and the James Gamble Nippert Memorial Stadium was dedicated on Nov. 8, 1924. Early-century brickwork combined with wrought-iron gates and trim give Nippert a comfortable old-time stadium charm and appeal, while continuing renovations have enabled it to remain a classic showplace for college football.