The Coliseum’s 100th anniversary: Complete coverage
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From the Olympics to Papal visits to an Evil Knievel motorcycle jump, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has served as a cultural centerpiece for the city over the last 100 years.
The Los Angeles Times takes a look back at the Coliseum’s most memorable moments and the impact the stadium has had over the last century.
Over the past century, the Coliseum has been a cultural centerpiece for sprawling L.A., a place for sports, rock concerts, papal visits and even ski jumping.
An asphalt NASCAR track, a Roy Rogers rodeo and a snow-covered ski jump — the Coliseum has worn plenty of different looks in last 100 years.
Highlights of some of the major events held during 100 years of the Los Angeles Coliseum, from sporting to political, cultural and specialty events.
Los Angeles Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke recalls his most memorable moments inside the 100-year-old Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
VoicesCommentary: Rafer Johnson lighting Olympic flame in ’84 ultimate moment for Coliseum, his family
It could be could argued that Rafer Johnson lighting the torch to open the 1984 Summer Olympics is the greatest moment in 100 years of Coliseum history.
Los Angeles Times readers share their favorite moments in the 100-year history of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
