Leland E. Scott was a lifetime advocate, servant of Fresno Oct 18, 2008
Mr. Scott, 86, an athletic man who excelled at football and baseball and, especially, civic service, put his energies later into winning the construction of Grizzlies Stadium -- now Chukchansi Park -- as a boon to downtown ... Gus Zernial, a former Big League baseball player and a golfing friend, said, "He was an excellent football player, a good friend and good golfer. When we finally got Grizzlies Stadium built, he helped out."Clark Miller, an upholsterer and friend, knew Mr. Scott later in... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
DANIELLE R. SHAPAZIAN: Let downtown Fresno rise Sep 8, 2007
We were soon surprised by the fireworks from Grizzlies Stadium exploding overhead, radiant, as if to remind us of the area's potential. Someday, I hope every city block is teeming with life again. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
River ranks at bottom of downtown priority list Aug 4, 2007
A downtown park in an area south of Grizzlies Stadium now being studied by well-known developer Forest City Enterprises for its potential for mixed-use redevelopment. Fa. (Fresno Bee)
My Corner: I need to go to New York May 31, 2007
OK, I could study the Fresno Grizzlies or the Visalia Oaks, but I've been to Chukchansi Park (of course, that was back when it was Grizzlies Stadium) and Recreation Park already. Besides, it freaks me out hearing Doug Greenwald broadcast the Grizzlies' games after listening to his dad describe the Giants all those years. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Department News Apr 29, 2007
- Fresno State Announces New Tailgating Rules for 2003 - Save Mart Center Opening Events Announced - New Academic Standard Announced For Athletics - Bulldog Athletes Well-Represented Among Spring Academic All-WAC Teams - Bulldogs Well-Represented Among Spring Academic All-WAC Teams - Eight Bulldog Student-Athletes Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award Winners - Many Travel Packages Available in Bid For the Bulldogs - Watney, Carlotti Named Fresno State Athletes of the Year - English Bulldog... (Gobulldogs.com)
Landmark Fresno eatery closes Feb 7, 2007
Wagner hoped that events at Grizzlies Stadium now Chukchansi Park would bring in business, but "that just fizzled," he said. Then the Hofbrau was sued for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Bullard better believe in buildup Jan 26, 2007
"Home" games are played downtown at Grizzlies Stadium. A dirt track conducive to duck landings because of low spots collecting water by buckets in storms. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
