*Image* Vintage Interior Of Chester Sports Arena>?

[ulver]

Been very hard to find any photos of the classic Sports Arena, on Chester Ave. I'd love both exterior pics, and interior of the wrestling set-up. As a kid, I just remember it small and hot.

Found this on an Atlanta "rock memories" site. It claims to be the Sports Arena.



I had an old-timer, recall not wrestling so much at the Sports Arena, but other events. He seems to recall beer was served there, and called the place "rough at times." I always thought it's biggest claim to fame was square dancing! How rough can that be? ;D

As always...thoughts will be welcomed...

Paul Pressley

[Bobby Simmons]

The pic is The Sports Arena and trust me it was a very rough place with a horrible reputation. Beer was indeed served there and it was a hot place to work and attend events.
Great history that old building had. First venue Elvis played in Atlanta and also the first place Kenny Rogers and the First Edition performed.......
I have a pic of the exterior somewhere, I will try and find it......

Bobby