Miami Stadium Memories
In 2009, we started a new project – IF SEATS COULD TALK. We interviewed and transcribed people’s stories about experiencing the Marine Stadium. Over the years, we have collected 170 stories – boat racers, concert performers, people who worked at the Marine Stadium (and helped build it) and of course, the many spectators. We even interviewed five Mayors of Miami!
Some amazing things happened at the Marine Stadium. Here are some of our favorite memories:
Buddy Byers, boat racer
Buddy was one of the great boat racers of the era and he loved the Marine Stadium. You can read how he almost ran into a water skiing elephant.
Jerry Powers
The Publisher and Founder of Ocean Drive Magazine, Jerry was also an event producer. He produced poet Allen Ginsberg at the Stadium. This is some story!