Thomas J. Ryan

Historical marker location:

Lake Charles, Louisiana

( Memorial can be reached from North Lakeshore Drive near Pryce Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1998

The Louisiana Superdome, which opened in 1975, was the largest domed stadium in the world until 2009. It has hosted several major sporting events, including seven Super Bowls and five NCAA Final Four basketball tournaments.