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Franklin Field is a sports stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the eastern edge of the University of Pennsylvania 's campus. Named after Penn's founder, Benjamin Franklin, it is the home stadium for the Penn Relays, [2] and the university's venue for football, track and field, and lacrosse.
- The House That Penn Built
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- Runners, Take Your Mark
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Alumnus and former history professor Edwards Potts Cheyney, in his 1940 book “History of the University of Pennsylvania, 1740-1940,”reported that before Franklin Field was constructed, student-athletes at Penn played on open space located behind College Hall, land now covered by the Quad dormitories. The tract of land was given to Penn by the City ...
A multitude of major momentsin the history of college football have occurred at Franklin Field. In 1899, it was the first neutral site of the Army-Navy Game. In 1903, in order to increase seating for big games, the wooden stands in the stadium were replaced by a brick horseshoe, making Franklin Field the first permanent horseshoe college stadium. C...
The Penn football team has played 858 games at Franklin Field and has a home record of 571-256-31. Twenty-three times, the Quakers have finished the season with an undefeated home record. In the stadium’s inaugural season, the Red & Blue finished 11-0 and won the national championship. From Oct. 28, 1896 to Oct. 11, 1899, Penn had a 35-game winning...
Hundreds of thousands of people have attended the Penn Relays since their first running at Franklin Field in 1895. Athletes trek from all over the world to compete in the internationally renowned meet, including competitors from different corners of the United States, England, Ireland, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, and the Caribbean. Dave Johnson...
The field at Franklin Field is made of artificial turf, and it has been synthetic since 1969. Mark Conway, athletic grounds supervisor at Facilities and Real Estate Services(FRES), whose portfolio includes the stadium, says artificial grass allows for multiple use with minimum downtime and renovation. The numbers, lines, hash marks, and Penn logo i...
For Philly sports fans, Franklin Field stands out as the former home of the Philadelphia Eagles (1958-1970) and host of the 1960 NFL Championship Game — where the Birds dealt the Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi his only career playoff loss.
Aug 3, 2019 · Franklin Field is the oldest college stadium in the country and has hosted many important games and events since 1895. Learn about its construction, renovations, firsts, and current uses in this article from The Daily Pennsylvanian.
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May 16, 2019 · Franklin Field is the historic stadium of the University of Pennsylvania, named after its founder Benjamin Franklin. It is the home of the Penn Quakers football team and the Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field event in the US.
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Dec 5, 1993 · Franklin Field is a historic U-shaped stadium on campus, hosting football and track and field events. Learn about its architecture, restoration, and accessibility.
Jun 28, 2016 · Franklin Field is the oldest stadium still hosting football games by the NCAA and the home of the Penn Relays. It has witnessed many historic events, from the first NFL championship game to the first football radio and TV broadcasts, and has hosted various sports and concerts.
