Jackie Robinson improvements
I wrote in Friday's paper about a couple of new hires in the athletic department, and how it should impact fundraising.
Here's a little more:
UCLA already put down a new field before this season at Jackie Robinson Stadium, and future renovations include a new clubhouse, a team room, a Hall of Fame and and an expanded seating area.
Currently, the stadium holds about 1,000 fans, a number too small for UCLA to have a realistic shot at hosting the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, which the program wants to do.
Pretty sad that Cal State Long Beach's Blair Field (where UCLA is today), holds 3,200 & they recently spent $1.4 million to improve it. But UCLA's home field only holds 1,000 and is only just now being renovated.
I have heard BAD things about J.R. stadium for many years,big changes are needed. All the Pro players that have gone through you would think some money could have been donated to help out.