New York Stars Football Size:S It was the home of

It was the home of the Reds until 1970 when they moved into Riverfront Stadium

which would become the premier league for African-American baseball players

They left the Negro American League in 1954 but continued to play exhibition games into the 1980s

Only five months into the season

the Jacksonville Sharks opened the inaugural World Football League season against the New York Stars before 59

New York Stars Football Size:S It was the home ofThe New York Stars played in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974, opening their season against the Jacksonville Sharks. Unable to use Yankee Stadium or Shea Stadium, the Stars were forced to play their home games at Downing Stadium on tiny, hard to reach Randall's Island. After their 7th home game, a contest with the Detroit Wheels, they left the Big Apple and headed for Charlotte. For one game, against the Chicago Fire, they were the Charlotte