ELIZABETH -- New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles already looms large in the city he calls home.

On Saturday, his name will attach to a city landmark: Elizabeth Waterfront Field.

Bowles and his wife, Taneka Bowles, are expected to attend the 1 p.m. dedication ceremony at the 173-179 Front St. complex.

Bowles played football and baseball at Elizabeth High School before he graduated in 1981. He went on to spend seven years in the NFL before taking up coaching in 1997.

"Not only is Coach Bowles a true visionary, who will always be synonymous with Elizabeth High School, he is proof that if you work hard and believe in your dreams, they will come true," Carlos Torres, councilman of the Elizabeth's first ward, said in a statement.

Saturday's free ceremony will feature food, games and performances from groups including the Elizabeth High School Marching Band and the New York Jets Flight Crew.

Elizabeth Waterfront Field opened in 2012 and is home to more than 10 recreational teams.

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