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Minium: ODU plans a grand sendoff for Foreman Field, including fireworks, a block party and a ton of fond memories

Foreman Field opened on Oct. 3, 1936 with much fanfare, including a parade, a ribbon-cutting ceremony overseen by Virginia's governor and a low-scoring but exciting football game in which Virginia defeated William & Mary 7-0.

On Nov. 17, more than 82 years later, the stadium will go out as it came in - with a celebration.

Old Dominion will throw a block party, pep rally and concert at Brock Commons, and then put on a fireworks display, host a reunion of players from ODU's 10 seasons of football and finish the night with an emotional turn-out-the-lights ceremony.