What ever happened to Aloha Stadium?

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@StevenEveral Жыл бұрын

Apparently, Aloha Stadium was built with something called Weathering Steel. The idea was that the steel would develop a layer of rust that would protect the underlying steel. The problem was that the steel just kept rusting because of the humid tropical climate in Hawaii. The steel has almost completely rusted through the stadium in many places, rendering it unsafe for any event. The old Omni in Atlanta suffered from the same problem. They thought the rust would be some sort of protective layer but it just kept on rusting.

@danimalman3 Жыл бұрын

I heard the rust was so bad in the omni to where there was holes and people were able to sneak in to games for free.

@DrSkull1939 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven for that information. I never knew that

@erinmsomers Жыл бұрын

@@danimalman3I have heard that also...

@damiant.mccalman8123 Жыл бұрын

The fact that they were able to rotate the oval into a diamond-shaped stadium is pretty awesome. I loved the Pro Bowl in Hawaii and even the times when the Rainbow Warriors would host big-time football teams. Sad that this stadium is empty now but I gotta see where the Warriors are playing today. Good stuff

@DIMP11 10 ай бұрын

Nebraska, Notre Dame, Iowa, Pittsburgh among others came here……

@DIMP11 10 ай бұрын

Not counting famous conference foes like San Diego State, Boise State and BYU who were regulars…..

@DrSkull1939 Жыл бұрын

You and a bunch of us loved the Pro Bowl at Hawaii. I especially loved it the week after the Super Bowl. Back then the Super Bowl ended in January due to the 14 game schedule. I used to love when they played some games at regular NFL stadiums. I think the last time they did that( before Aloha Stadium took the lead) was in 1978 at the LA Coliseum. That was before Aloha Stadium took over in 1979

@darryljorden9177 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best example of a baseball/football multi-purpose stadium (which isn't saying much).

@GrubWarp Жыл бұрын

pro bowl was so much fun back in the day

@GrubWarp Жыл бұрын

and the Hawaii bowl

@gymrat2647 Жыл бұрын

Pro bowl was fun to watch. Now it’s boring and trash

@DrSkull1939 Жыл бұрын

Yes, loved it after the Super Bowl. Don't even watch anymore

@robertpaulson208 2 ай бұрын

Bro nfl was PEAK until 2014

@JKSmith66 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work! I've been there for hundreds of games, Pro Bowls, UH Rainbow Warrior Games, Islander games and even saw The Police, Bruno Mars and Snoop Dogg there. Was always a dump, but it was our dump!

@larrycropp2709 Жыл бұрын

My understanding is that the salt air coming off the ocean has a very corrosive effect on stadiums and this stadium aged very quickly versus other places.

@mikecumbo7531 Жыл бұрын

It’s not just stadiums that corrode. On Hatteras Island, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, people joke that plastic rusts there due to the salt air.

@jamesfields2916 Жыл бұрын

The Hula Bowl College All Star game in the 70s and 80s was always entertaining.

@rylan902 Жыл бұрын

I have pictures from last year inside of it and it looks untouched and the field was in great condition

@EvilTheOne 3 ай бұрын

The new Aloha Stadium was looking to open in 2023, then 2025, 2027, and now 2028. All of us in Hawaii aren't holding our breath. And due to the lack of crowd seating at the university stadium, U.H. football may have to go down to Division II.

@kylemartin7237 Жыл бұрын

Another thing that hurt Aloha Stadium over time was the fact there were no amenities at all. It’s literally just a stadium, everything in it was basic, no fancy eating places, no business suites, nothing at all. Hence the new project really pitched the “entertainment district” aspect of it. And considering the highly touted rail system drops off at this spot, it was supposed to be the next big thing. It’s all gone to shit though.

@kylepatrick5252 Жыл бұрын

You have to understand Hawaii is an island chain land is at a premium so a multi purpose stadium is necessary

@bobbowie9350 Жыл бұрын

Back then the Super bowl was before the pro bowl

@JOHNNYCHICAGO8 Ай бұрын

I'm going to miss that stadium 🏟 so many good memories 😭😭😭😭 Aloha stadium was fun the pro bowl was nice and fun and made people happy in the early 2000's the hawaii vacations was fun

@jamesfields2916 Жыл бұрын

Barry Bonds played AAA there for the Islanders.

@paulwisham5943 Жыл бұрын

Saw him play for those islanders! Chee!

@gsy971 Жыл бұрын

so did Tony Gywnn

@camerondelamotte159 6 ай бұрын

can get on still still got paper work

@chalesgolding5314 Жыл бұрын

Great content D.G. , I always thought this was a really great looking stadium ….

@pameladobbins1844 4 ай бұрын

Just went there. Although I knew the stadium was closed, we went to the Swap Meet/ Flea Market and it was wonderful... until we needed to use the restrooms. Could smell the toilets 10ft before the entrance. I thought I was entering a "porta potty" or "outhouse" situation but it was a fully functioning toilet facility. No excuses for the stench. So sad cuz it seemed like a probably good facility. So sad.

@lawrenceforman6999 Жыл бұрын

Aloha Stadium is vintage and worn out by weather conditions. But it was cheap materials to built the stadium. Hawaii taxpayers are paying fund to Aloha Stadium since 1970s. It was great profit from NFL Pro Bowl and college football bowl games. After the football season was over. It ain’t enough to collect finance from sponsors. For baseball season, it was empty Stadium. Nobody ain’t interested to see the baseball games. It caused Aloha Stadium to prevented by weather conditions or sponsors. I believe construction companies will built new modern stadium near campus or on old Aloha Stadium. It need to improve luxury suites, club seats, regular seats and fancy bars and restaurants on new stadium. I think spectators will attract to go to new stadium to see sports games. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team Professional soccer team Concerts Rodeos Religious events Political parties General events It’ll be greatest profits after new modern stadium will be open. I don’t know when will they demolish and built new field.

@TDSMolten987 Ай бұрын

Ngl I think they should keep using the stadium by now when you look at the rust to me it looks like dust that they never cleaned and when you go to buy an aloha seat you may see alot of new chairs and new flooring.the reason why they thought it was dangerous was because it was shaking.to me I think the reason why it’s shaking is because of the wheels or what controlled it to move.it still looks pretty strong.also if there’s rust just check what side has the worst rust to not use that side or just fix it.the reason why I’m confused about them not fixing it is the fact that it cost 200M+ to rebuild it while it cost 500M+ for the new one.if you look at the new one it looks like it’s so open air meaning that rain and wind from the ocean will make it worst even thought aloha stadium has a small roof atleast it can cover some of the seats.but also with the new aloha stadium build there is very less parking but more buildings like buildings for visitors. To me the new aloha stadium just looks like a waste.the aloha stadium we have now could’ve been repaired but they say they can’t repair or just rebuild the thing. Because it could last over 46 years.

@Z64sports Жыл бұрын

If it was cheaper to renovate why didn't they?

@seand1011 Жыл бұрын

Salty sea air can cause metal to rust or otherwise corrode. That's why they have to tear it down and build a whole new facility with better materials that can withstand the corrosion.

@Z64sports Жыл бұрын

@@seand1011 Now they do because they waited too long but I mean before. It would have been cheaper but of course they didn't know at the time

@DIMP11 10 ай бұрын

From 1975 to 1987 inclusive the Hawaii Islanders AAA baseball team layer there. 8 years with the Padres, then 4 with the Pirates and then the final with the White Sox. In 1988 they moved to Colorado Springs but the White Sox did not keep them despite the fitting new name of Sky Sox. Instead they partnered with the Indians now known as the Guardians.

@micnak3574 4 ай бұрын

When politicians are incompetent, bad things happen to large structures.

@FastestGoldenBullet 11 ай бұрын

Lost! Desmond and Jack! 🥲

@InspireMe819 Жыл бұрын

I have not seen Hawaii ever knock down a building. Looks at all those buildings that are still standing. They're all old.

@TedRyan Жыл бұрын

Such a weird stadium

@avdcfan1998 9 ай бұрын

Why didn't you mention the monster truck that have been there many occasions

@JaredCollins 10 ай бұрын

What they need to do is what SDSU did at the old Qualcomm stadium grounds.

@louisvxdc Ай бұрын

they were supposed to knock it down years ago

@Brandon-qd2lb Жыл бұрын

It's location shortened it's life spand quickly?? No one put the money into refurbishing it?

@nickk7425 10 ай бұрын

They have the PERFECT climate in Hawaii to grow grass, so why in the hell do they play on artificial turf in Hawaii??

@Lyonof808 7 ай бұрын

Its gonna ruin or kill the grass

@c-dogg9188 Жыл бұрын

All except the Aloha Stadium is useful, they're not empty 😂 Camping World Stadium hosted two bowl games, including the newly named Pop-Tarts Bowl 🙂 Braves moved to Cobb County for the more affluent season ticket holders, they could have stayed downtown 😕

@jamesfields2916 Жыл бұрын

The majority of any Braves ticket buyer lives in Cobb County. Easy decision. On top of that nothing ever developed around Turner Field like the Battery around Truist.