Why was the Louis Armstrong stadium named after him?

Answer 1

The original stadium (called the Singer Bowl) was built for the 1964 Wold's Fair and subsequently became under used. It was renamed Louis Armstrong Stadium sometime in the 1970's in honor of the great jazz singer who lived nearby (by this time it was mostly used for concerts.) When the USTA relocated the US Open (Tennis Tournament) to this location in 1978 (from Forest Hills,) they refurbished the venue and retained the name.

The USTA has information on the Ashe and Armstrong Stadia here: http://www.usta.com/?sc_itemid=4609eb00-e933-4287-a759-7d22ae925149 Wkipedia here: http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong_Stadium

Answer 2

Louis Armstrong is perhaps the most famous Jazz Artist in the World and spent a great deal of time living in New Orleans. See his song, Boy From New Orleans for more details. Additionally Jazz is very important to the culture of Louisiana.

Answer 3

Louis Armstrong is rememberd by Google its in the first image but he is in every jazz players heart

Answer 4

if your talking about the famous African American jazz player the Louis Armstrong stadium and park are named after him.

Answer 5

Louis Armstrong Stadium was created in 1978.

Answer 6

American jazz trumpeter and singer