Walter Payton Honored As Hellas Installs Matrix Helix® Synthetic Turf In Columbia, Mississippi | News
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COLOMBIA, Miss., September 17, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The field that bears the name of arguably the most famous Chicago Bear NFL Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, will forever be anchored in Gardner Stadium. Walter and his brother Eddie played the sport they loved for the Wildcats of Columbia High School in Mississippi. A statue of the man known simply as “Sweetness” greets you in Home Square and welcomes you to Walter Payton Field.
At the home start of the varsity team Columbia School District Manager Dr. James Harris proclaimed proudly, “It is Walter Payton Field, named for the greatest running back of all time. “Payton was once the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, helping with the lead Chicago for the 1985 Super Bowl title. Payton died of rare liver disease in 1999 at the age of 45. “It is very fitting for Hellas to be the turf supplier who installed this field,” said Harris, who has worked on three different Hellas turf installations in his career, adding, “Hellas is simply the best.”
Hellas’ Matrix Helix® artificial turf is used by eight NFL teams for their playing fields or practice facilities. The Helix technology gives the fibers memory and strength, so that the fibers spring back quickly after use and create an ideal playing surface. Matrix Helix quality, performance, durability and aesthetics are unmatched in the industry. The Ecotherm ™ filling installed by Hellas enables better traction and at the same time keeps the field around 30 degrees cooler than the conventional SBR crumb rubber filling.
When Walter and Eddie played soccer at Columbia High School, they both wore the number 22 and later both played soccer at the Jackson State Universitywhere Walter changed his jersey to the number 34. Both were great players on natural turf, but the turf industry revolutionized the playing surface and it caught Eddie’s attention. “That’s wonderful.” said Payton. “I have very fond memories of our home game. I scored my first touchdown here and my two deceased parents look down at this stadium and smile next to my brother (Walter Payton) say you did well. “
Hellas installed a fixed Cushdrain® shockpad, which not only improves the drainage of the field, but also extends the life of the surface. Hellas also installed an S200 epiQ track® system. Safety is a priority for Columbia School district that a $ 250,000 LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) grant funded by the NFL Foundation. “To have Eddie here, and he and Walter’s first soccer coach Charles Boston Being here was a special moment, “said Harris.” Seeing tears flow in your eyes is why you do a project like this. “A project Hellas is very proud to be a part of.
Hellas Director of Business Development Harper Seaton, Hellas Business Development Manager Ryne Drummonds and project manager José Sosa were in attendance to receive a special award made from the previous Columbia High School bleachers gardener Stadium to form a letter C, symbolic of. is Columbia and Chicago where Walter played. There was also a bonus replica statue showcased by Walter Payton Plaza created by the nationally recognized Ben Wattswho is also from Columbia. Truly a magical night that in great condition will always be cherished Mississippi.
Hellas Construction is headquartered in Central Texas and takes a turnkey approach to sports facilities. Hellas owns and operates its own construction and installation equipment with its own staff. In addition, the company has three plants in the United States of America.
Hellas Construction, Inc. based in Austin, TX, is the largest vertically integrated sports construction company in The United States, specializing in the general construction of sports facilities and sports floors. Hellas is committed to innovative artificial turf production, surface construction, field, track and tennis planning as well as installation and maintenance. hellasconstruction.com
Columbia School district, located in Colombia, Mississippi on the highway 98 between the cities of McComb and Hattiesburg. The city of Columbia has a population of 6,319 and educates 1,680 students in two elementary schools, one middle school, in addition to Columbia High School.
Media contact
Jeff Power, Hellas Construction, +1 (512) 297-5708, jpower@hellasconstruction.com
Knute O’Donnell, Hellas Construction, 5126736150, kodonnell@hellasconstruction.com
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