Stuart0742 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This famous stadium celebrates it's 80th anniversary this week. Originally opened as a speedway track in 1929, with Greyhounds starting in 1932 ( I think), since then nearly every sport must have been played at the stadium. There must be loads of memories and history to be told. What sports have been there? Who has appeared there? Any tales to tell? Any photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 This famous stadium celbrates it's 80th anniversary this week. Originally opened as a speedway track in 1929, with Greyhounds starting in 1932 ( I think), since then nearly every sport must have been played at the stadium. There must be loads of memories and history to be told. What sports have been there? Who has appeared there? Any tales to tell? Any photos? Picturesheffield links Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Only ever went there once; climbed the wall to see some speedway, got bored and climbed back out again lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Only ever went there once; climbed the wall to see some speedway, got bored and climbed back out again Likewise only ever been once, but in my case it was for a Sheffield FC game, 24th August 1996 - search party is currently out looking for the programme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Likewise only ever been once, but in my case it was for a Sheffield FC game, 24th August 1996 - search party is currently out looking for the programme! Same here only been once, went to the dogs with work, somebody must know about this place, I don't :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I went with the rest of the family to some kind of military show. It must have been just after the war. All I can remember is that they fired off an anti aircraft gun which was set up in the stadium. Scared the heck out of me. In the 60's there was a show, I think it was called Canadian Hell Drivers or something similar. All kinds of crazy stunts being performed in big American cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I went with the rest of the family to some kind of military show. It must have been just after the war. All I can remember is that they fired off an anti aircraft gun which was set up in the stadium. Scared the heck out of me. In the 60's there was a show, I think it was called Canadian Hell Drivers or something similar. All kinds of crazy stunts being performed in big American cars. You've been more than once which up-to-now means you are our resident expert ! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddy Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Remember going to a stock car meeting possible late fifties and a celebrity type football thing supposed to be famous people but i dont think many turned up probably mid sixties, i'm sure my memory's failing :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Some history here from The Star. Sheffield Eagles played their first game here on 2nd September 1984, and played most of their home games at Owlerton until 23rd April 1989, after which time they spent a year playing on seven different grounds before moving to the Don Valley Stadium. According to Trevor Delaney in his book THe Grounds of Rugby League, Owlerton Stadium was closed in September 1989 on safety grounds, but no re-opening date is given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 You've been more than once which up-to-now means you are our resident expert ! Well, I did drive past it every day on my way to work if that adds to my expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, I did drive past it every day on my way to work if that adds to my expertise. Experience of the place over an extended period, a full historic perspective, recollections of changes in the paintwork and advertising and shows and promotions and ... and ... impressive, we expect an impressive piece of research work real soon then ? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Experience of the place over an extended period, a full historic perspective, recollections of changes in the paintwork and advertising and shows and promotions and ... and ... impressive, we expect an impressive piece of research work real soon then ? Ahh.. unfortunately I live about 5,000 miles away in Canada. Although I will drive by on my next visit over, may take some time though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ahh.. unfortunately I live about 5,000 miles away in Canada. Although I will drive by on my next visit over, may take some time though! A mere Ocean cannot dim your genius when it comes to the place everyone else has only been to once (until someone closer comes to mind) :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 This famous stadium celebrates it's 80th anniversary this week. Originally opened as a speedway track in 1929, with Greyhounds starting in 1932 ( I think), since then nearly every sport must have been played at the stadium. There must be loads of memories and history to be told. What sports have been there? Who has appeared there? Any tales to tell? Any photos? Advert from Wednesday programme 1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huthwaite Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Used to go every week to see the stock car racing with my brother "stu smith" was our hero, then many of the meetings were moved to Bradford and Cleethorpes, they still hold meetings but maybe only twice a year now. In my late teens a night "at the dogs" was an integral part of the Hillsborough experience, but being older and supposedly wiser, the evenings were spent in the upstairs bar watching the racing on the monitors. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Used to go every week to see the stock car racing with my brother "stu smith" was our hero, then many of the meetings were moved to Bradford and Cleethorpes, they still hold meetings but maybe only twice a year now. In my late teens a night "at the dogs" was an integral part of the Hillsborough experience, but being older and supposedly wiser, the evenings were spent in the upstairs bar watching the racing on the monitors. You are safe jmdee, we've got a new expert lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 You are safe jmdee, we've got a new expert Darn it. I did go to the fairgrounds that used to set up in the car park area though. Does this count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Link to another post about Owlerton Stadium. https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/18722-owlerton-stadium/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Sheffield Sports Stadium, the New Panorama Room. (also known as Owlerton Stadium) Advertisement from the Lord Mayor's Parade Souvenir Brochure Saturday 9th June 1973. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Link to: Owlerton Stadium Photographs 1968. Showjumping. https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/19781-owlerton-stadium-1968-photographs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Link to: Sheffield Eagles. Who played their first matches at Owlerton Stadium. https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/307-sheffield-eagles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Link to: Owlerton Stadium Area. https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/240-owlerton-stadium-area/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Link to: Sheffield Stockcars. https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/1839-sheffield-stockcars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Greyhound Racing, Owlerton Stadium. 1975. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s28587&pos=6&action=zoom&id=51256 Advertising hoarding for Greyhound Racing nights in car park of Owlerton Stadium, Penistone Road. 2018. a04507 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;a04505&pos=1&action=zoom&id=89480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Speedway, Owlerton Stadium. Speedway at Owlerton Stadium, 43,000 Record Crowd. 14th August 1929. u04211 Sheffield Speedway Team. Left to right John Deeley, Henry Walker, Larry Boulton, Squib Burton (captain), Eric Blain, Ernie Evans, Dusty Haigh, Tommy Gamble. Taken from 'Speedway News' (not dated). Riders from the 1930's. t00177 Sheffield Speedway Team 1931. From right to left; Dusty Haigh, George Corney, Bronco Dixon, Gus Platts, Norman Hartley, Eric Blain, Tommy Allott and Ernest Searle. Sheffield Speedway Team 1939. Ernie Evans, captain. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00178&pos=11&action=zoom&id=31046 Len Tuping. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00179&pos=12&action=zoom&id=31047 Harwood Pike. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00180&pos=13&action=zoom&id=31048 Stan Williams. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00181&pos=14&action=zoom&id=31049 Doug McLachlan. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00182&pos=15&action=zoom&id=31050 Paddy Mills. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00183&pos=16&action=zoom&id=31051 Ossie Powell. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00184&pos=17&action=zoom&id=31052 Jack (Bronco) Dixon. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00185&pos=18&action=zoom&id=31053 Frank Varley of Manchester's Aces of Belle Vue Team. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00186&pos=19&action=zoom&id=31054 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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