Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center

The Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center is a 7,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Grambling, Louisiana.[2] It is home to the Grambling State University Tigers basketball team, along with Memorial Gymnasium. The arena also hosts concerts and events. It is named after former Tiger head basketball coach, Fred Hobdy.

Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
Location1234 Grambling Road, Grambling, Louisiana
Coordinates32.520284°N 92.723578°W / 32.520284; -92.723578
OwnerGrambling State University
OperatorGrambling State University
Capacity7,500
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundApril 21, 2004[1]
OpenedApril 3, 2007
Construction cost$23.7 million
ArchitectAE Design Group, Inc.
Structural engineerBernhard Mechanical Contractors
General contractorLincoln Builders Inc.
Tenants
Grambling State Tigers

The arena opened in 2007 and was first used as the location of funeral services for former Grambling State football coach, Eddie Robinson.

See also

References

  1. "Ground finally breaks for HPER". pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  2. "Hobdy Assembly Center". gsutigers.com. Retrieved 2015-06-01.


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