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The Rise and Fall of Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum: A Comprehensive History

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Raleigh's Reynolds Coliseum

by Craig Chappelow

4.8 out of 5

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Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum is one of the most iconic buildings in North Carolina. It has been the home to the NC State Wolfpack basketball team since 1955 and has hosted countless other events, including concerts, graduations, and political rallies. But the coliseum has also been plagued by problems in recent years, including declining attendance, financial difficulties, and structural issues.

In his new book, Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum: A Comprehensive History, Craig Chappelow tells the complete story of the coliseum, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a national landmark and its eventual decline and closure. Chappelow, a former NC State sports information director, has spent years researching the coliseum and interviewing people who have been involved with it over the years. The result is a meticulously researched and engagingly written book that is the definitive account of one of North Carolina's most iconic buildings.

Chappelow begins his book by describing the early days of the coliseum. The building was originally constructed in 1953 as a home for the NC State Wolfpack basketball team. The Wolfpack had been playing their home games in a variety of venues, including the State Fairgrounds and the Raleigh Auditorium, but they had never had a permanent home of their own. The coliseum was a state-of-the-art facility when it opened, and it quickly became one of the most popular venues in the country for college basketball.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the coliseum hosted a variety of other events, including concerts, graduations, and political rallies. The coliseum was also the site of the 1974 NCAA Final Four. The coliseum's popularity continued to grow in the 1980s and 1990s, and it became one of the most recognizable buildings in North Carolina.

However, the coliseum began to decline in the early 2000s. Attendance at Wolfpack basketball games began to decline, and the coliseum became less popular for other events. The coliseum also began to experience financial difficulties, and it was forced to close in 2019.

Chappelow's book is a fascinating and detailed account of the rise and fall of Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum. The book is full of interesting anecdotes and stories, and it is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of North Carolina or college basketball.

Praise for Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum: A Comprehensive History

"Craig Chappelow has written the definitive account of Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum. This meticulously researched and engagingly written book tells the complete story of the coliseum, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a national landmark and its eventual decline and closure. Chappelow has interviewed dozens of people who have been involved with the coliseum over the years, and he has uncovered a wealth of new information. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of North Carolina or college basketball."

-John Swofford, former commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference

"Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum is one of the most iconic buildings in North Carolina. It has been the home to the NC State Wolfpack basketball team for over 60 years, and it has hosted countless other events. But the coliseum has also been plagued by problems in recent years, including declining attendance, financial difficulties, and structural issues. In his new book, Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum: A Comprehensive History, Craig Chappelow tells the complete story of the coliseum, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a national landmark and its eventual decline and closure. Chappelow has done a masterful job of research and writing, and the result is a book that is both informative and entertaining. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of North Carolina or college basketball."

-Tom Ross, former sports editor of The News & Observer

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Raleigh's Reynolds Coliseum

by Craig Chappelow

4.8 out of 5