100 Years of Kenan Archives

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Swamping the Gators

The term “football weather” doesn’t usually mean a rainstorm, but a memorable Kenan Stadium win for UNC came on just that kind of day.

UNC alumnus Hal Fischer recalls his surprise at seeing Tar Heel fans at Kenan Stadium dressed in coats and ties.

UNC band director Jeff Fuchs recalls a miscommunication when staging a pregame ceremony at Kenan Stadium, and the hilarious consequences.

Chapelboro’s very own Kenny Dike remembers his commencement at Kenan Stadium, which featured a few special guests.

District Attorney Jeff Nieman remembers his UNC commencement at Kenan Stadium, which may or may not have inspired rule changes down the line.

As hard as it is to believe now, Kenan Stadium existed for more than a half-century without permanent light fixtures.

For UNC’s Rick Steinbacher, the fan experience is top of mind during each Kenan Stadium gameday in the fall.

When Art Chansky moved from the northeast to Chapel Hill to attend UNC, he had to get used to a southern way of living.

District Court Judge Hathaway Pendergrass and his family have strong ties to Kenan Stadium, and he shared some of his favorite stories.

Chatham County Public Information Officer Kara Lusk remembers her first Kenan Stadium performance with the UNC Dance Team in the 1990s.