East Hartford Velodrome

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The Hartford Blues played their 1926 and 1927 seasons at the velodrome, a then-new bicycle track located across the Connecticut River in East Hartford. The grass football field barely fit inside the wooden track. Its capacity was 8,000 spectators.[1]

Football

The Velodrome was the home for the National Football League's Hartford Blues for their 1926 and 1927 seasons.[2]

Boxing

The Velodrome has hosted many boxing events. One event was main evented by Connecticut's own Christopher "Battling" Battalino, when he defeated Archie Rosenberg by knock-out.

Date Winner Loser Type Rd., Time Attendance Ref.
June 6, 1928 Battling Battalino Archie Rosenberg KO - -
September 23, 1929 Battling Battalino André Routis PTS 15 -
August 18, 1930 Battling Battalino Bud Taylor PTS 10 -
September 24, 1930 Kid Kaplan Battling Battalino PTS 10 -
September 15, 1931 Battling Battalino Eddie Shea PTS - - [3]

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See also

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