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Construction began in 1937 under the Works Progress Administration, and officials dedicated the facility as Fawcett Stadium in 1938. The original design seated 15,000 spectators inside the stands.
Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints, pledged funds for renovation on the 24th of November 2014. The Pro Football Hall of Fame accepted this donation and renamed the venue shortly after receiving the money.
Five local high schools including McKinley Bulldogs, Lincoln Lions, Lehman Polar Bears, GlenOak Golden Eagles, and Canton Timken Trojans have played seasons on this field. Malone University used the stadium until their program ended after the 2018 season while Walsh University utilized the space from 1998 through 2022.
The United States Football League held its inaugural 2022 postseason there with semifinals on June 25 and the championship on July 3. Pittsburgh Maulers and New Jersey Generals began playing home games starting the 25th of January 2023.
Officials cancelled the scheduled match due to poor field conditions caused by improper paints applied to create the Hall of Fame logo. Other graphics painted onto the turf also contributed to the dangerous state of the ground requiring demolition work.