Brian Grant

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and Coliseum

Director of Operations, Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and Coliseum

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It’s the end of an era for the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, which has closed its doors after 57 years. It hosted legendary sports events, political conventions and concerts.

LA Memorial Sports Arena

It’s the end of an era for the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, which has closed its doors after 57 years. It hosted legendary sports events, political conventions and concerts.

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