The Louis Armstrong Stadium is named after the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong because he lived nearby in the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York, until his death in 1971. The stadium was originally the Singer Bowl, built for the 1964 World's Fair, and was renamed in 1972 to honor Armstrong, recognizing both his significant cultural impact and his connection to the local area. His widow Lucille Armstrong actively worked to preserve his legacy in Queens, contributing to the decision to name the stadium after him. The stadium has become a central part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the US Open, maintaining Armstrong's name as a tribute to his influence and local ties.