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For those fans who wish to become a permanent part of Valdosta High School history and continue the Wildcat tradition, we offer a unique opportunity. Be a part of one of the most distinctive features of Cleveland Field at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium... the "Wildcat Walk of Pride."
As Bazemore-Hyder Stadium waited to host the 2003 state championship, Sam Herring wrote a fitting tribute to Valdosta's beloved stadium.
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Nick
Hyder (l) and Wright Bazemore (r) |
Cleveland Field is
named after the late Dr. A.G. Cleveland who was Superintendent of
the Valdosta City School System from 1919 until 1949.
Although constructed in 1922, the field was not officially named
until 1923.
He believed firmly in physical
exercise and regularly cut the grass on the grounds of the old
Valdosta High building before the days of power mowers. He
was a strong support of all athletic teams during his 30 years as
Superintendent.
In a resolution
presented by the Valdosta Touchdown Club, the Board of Education
officially named the stadium at Cleveland Field, Bazemore-Hyder
Stadium on September 9th, 1996. Coaches Wright
Bazemore (1941-1942,1946-1971) and Nick
Hyder (1974-1995) combined for fifty years of service to our youth and
community. Under their leadership, the Wildcats won six
national titles, 21 of their 23 state titles and 282 Cleveland
Field victories.
Bazemore-Hyder
Stadium currently has seating capacity for 10,349 fans due to
renovations in the west end zone. Once the renovations are
completed, the capacity will return to 11,249 that includes 7749
reserved seats.
Cleveland Field - 2004
Cleveland Field - 1965
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below images for full size version.
Image above courtesy of Steve
Roberts, Valdosta State Sports Information
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