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After 55 years of use, historic Zollner Stadium has
been torn down and a new Fred Zollner Memorial Stadium stands as
home of the Concordia Cadets. Dedication of the stadium took place
on August 29, 2003. It was a memorable evening with honored guests
and a Cadet victory over North Side High School. Carl Bennett, former
player and general manager of the champion Pistons fast pitch softball
team was the honorary guest. Former softball players were also in
attendance to see the game as well as the extensive display of Zollner
Piston history and memorabilia.
Renamed the Fred Zollner Athletic Complex Home of the Concordia
Cadets, Concordias athletic facilities include the football/
track stadium, a nine-lane track (newly resurfaced), baseball diamond,
softball diamond, practice football field, the new 12-court Fred
Zollner Tennis Complex which is home to both the Bishop Dwenger
High School and Concordia Lutheran High School tennis programs,
and the rappelling tower (JROTC and adventure training).
The original Zollner Stadium was opened on May 30, 1947. It was
the home of the World Champion Zollner Piston Softball team and
a variety of other special events including Holiday On Ice. In 1958,
Lutheran Education Properties purchased Zollner Stadium and the
grounds for Concordia Lutheran High School. The softball stadium
was converted into a football field in 1962 and the Cadets began
playing there that fall.
Concordia is proud to do its part in preserving the memory of one
of Fort Waynes outstanding citizens. The dedication of the
new stadium provides Fort Wayne with a lasting legacy of Fred Zollner
and his support in the city and youth sports. In Fred Zollners
words, the new stadium is "major league."
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