Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
John Carroll honors the late Pat Sullivan by adding Heisman logo + athletic facilities upgrades
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John Carroll Catholic High School unveiled today many of their recent upgrades to their athletic facilities including the state’s largest high school video display and a special on field tribute to John Carroll alum and Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan.
“Today is an exciting day for the Diocese of Birmingham and for John Carroll Catholic High School family. We gather to celebrate the transformation, the visible sign of what happens when vision, faith, stewardship and dedication come together for the glory of God.”
Bishop Steven Raica
Some of the athletic facility enhancements include:
- New LED field lighting for softball, baseball, and football, featuring fully programmable musical sequencing for special events
- A state-of-the-art Daktronics video display, one of the largest in Alabama, measuring 26 feet high by 47 feet wide with 10mm pixel spacing
- Comprehensive renovations to the Baseball Field House, Football Press Box and the Concession Stand
- Infrastructure enhancements featuring upgraded concrete walkways, fencing, and electrical systems to support expanded operations
- New strength and conditioning space, lockers and offices for coaches
- Conversion of Pat Sullivan Field into a state of the art eco-friendly synthetic turf field
- Installation of a new track surface
Pat Sullivan Field and the Heisman logo
In addition to the new field, the Heisman Foundation has granted permission for the school to proudly display the official Heisman logo at the facility honoring Sullivan.
Below are photos from a tour of the facilities and new field led by Davis Architects Andrew Taylor.
To learn about John Carroll High School and their campaign, visit their website at: https://www.jcchs.org/
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