The Historic Stadium Caucus included LSU’s Tiger Stadium, otherwise known as Death Valley, among ‘Iconic Venues to Preserve.’ The movement is a bipartisan congressional effort to preserve, protect and enhance iconic stadiums across the country.

“Historic stadiums, such as Tiger Stadium at LSU, play an important role in the environment that makes college athletics special. The game day traditions in iconic venues around the country are unique and are worthy of discussion,” said LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward. “I appreciate the Historic Stadium Caucus co-chairs, Garret Graves and Mark Pocan, for recognizing the need for healthy dialogue around the protection of historic stadiums.”

The goal of the Historic Stadium Caucus is to continue to assist representatives of historic venues to ensure that they stay up-to-date with the latest technological, security and ecological advancements, while still preserving the traditional integrity of the stadium.

Tiger Stadium will enter its centennial year in 2024 and is commonly known as one of the most intimidating environments in the sports world.

“When Tiger fans walk into Death Valley on Saturday nights, they do more than watch a football game – they walk into a 99-year-old local icon that supports our regional economy. Every bowl of jambalaya scooped and Tiger Dog served injects jobs and resources into our community,” said Rep. Graves, who represents Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District which includes Tiger Stadium. “I am proud to join Rep. Pocan to preserve the legacies of some of our most historic landmarks and create new memories for future generations.”