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{{Short description|Multi-purpose stadium in Ohio, United States}} |
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'''Miami Field''' was a [[multi-purpose stadium]] in [[Oxford, Ohio]]. It opened in 1896 as Athletic Park. It was home to the [[Miami University]] [[Miami RedHawks|Redskins]] [[college football]] team prior to the [[Yager Stadium]] opening in 1983. |
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{{for|the venue in Florida|Miami Field (Florida)}} |
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'''Miami Field''' was a [[multi-purpose stadium]] at [[Miami University]] in [[Oxford, Ohio]]. |
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{{Infobox stadium |
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| name = Miami Field |
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| seating_capacity = 7,240 (1928) <br> 14,800 (1982) |
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| opened = 1896 |
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| closed = 1982 |
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| tenants = [[Miami Redhawks football| Miami Redhawks]] ([[NCAA]]) (1896-1982) |
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==History== |
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The stadium originally had a capacity of 7,240 in 1928. When it closed in 1982 capacity was 14,800 people. At that time, it was the second oldest college football stadium after [[Franklin Field]]. |
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Miami Field opened in 1896 as Athletic Park.<ref name=Miamian>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Miami University - Days of Old |url=https://www.miamialum.org/s/916/16/interior.aspx?pgid=12020&gid=1&cid=26353 |work=Miamian |location=Oxford, Ohio |date=Winter 2017 |access-date=November 7, 2018 }}</ref> It was home to the [[Miami Redskins|Redskins]] [[college football]] team prior to [[Yager Stadium (Miami University)|Yager Stadium]] opening in 1983.<ref name=gridirons>{{cite web |url=https://www.collegegridirons.com/stadiums/fred-yager-stadium/ |title=Fred Yager Stadium - Facts, figures, pictures and more |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=CollegeGridirons.com |access-date=November 7, 2018}}</ref> |
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The stadium had a capacity of 7,240 by 1928{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}}. When it closed in 1982 capacity was 14,800{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}}. At that time, it was the second oldest college football stadium<ref name=gridirons/> after [[Franklin Field]]. Almost immediately upon Miami Field being razed, new campus buildings were constructed on the site, the largest of which being [[Pearson Hall (Miami University)|Pearson Hall]]. |
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| ⚫ | In the final configuration, the stands were all metal, and were |
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| ⚫ | In the final configuration, the stands were all metal, and were built above ground level. The playing field was oriented north-south. North Patterson Avenue ran parallel to and behind the visitor side stands, which were located on the eastern side of the stadium. The intersection of High Street ([[US 27]]) and Patterson Avenue was at the south east corner of the stadium, with High Street being perpendicular to the playing field. |
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| ⚫ | When Yager Stadium was constructed, the old Miami Field home side stands were |
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| ⚫ | When Yager Stadium was constructed, the old Miami Field home side stands were reused as the Yager Stadium visitor side stands, whilst the visitor side stands were divided in two, and used as the endzone seats. These remained as a part of Yager Stadium until replaced in the early 2000s when Yager was renovated. Brick ticket booths were also moved to Yager Stadium and the scoreboard with its clock-like hands was given to the [[College Football Hall of Fame]] for display in its museum. |
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Almost immediately upon Miami Field being razed, new campus buildings were constructed on the site. A viewing of the site today would surprise many that Miami played their football games there for so many years. |
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 15 April 2024
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Miami Field was a multi-purpose stadium at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
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| Capacity | 7,240 (1928) 14,800 (1982) |
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| Opened | 1896 |
| Closed | 1982 |
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| Miami Redhawks (NCAA) (1896-1982) | |
History[edit]
Miami Field opened in 1896 as Athletic Park.[1] It was home to the Redskins college football team prior to Yager Stadium opening in 1983.[2]
The stadium had a capacity of 7,240 by 1928[citation needed]. When it closed in 1982 capacity was 14,800[citation needed]. At that time, it was the second oldest college football stadium[2] after Franklin Field. Almost immediately upon Miami Field being razed, new campus buildings were constructed on the site, the largest of which being Pearson Hall.
In the final configuration, the stands were all metal, and were built above ground level. The playing field was oriented north-south. North Patterson Avenue ran parallel to and behind the visitor side stands, which were located on the eastern side of the stadium. The intersection of High Street (US 27) and Patterson Avenue was at the south east corner of the stadium, with High Street being perpendicular to the playing field.
When Yager Stadium was constructed, the old Miami Field home side stands were reused as the Yager Stadium visitor side stands, whilst the visitor side stands were divided in two, and used as the endzone seats. These remained as a part of Yager Stadium until replaced in the early 2000s when Yager was renovated. Brick ticket booths were also moved to Yager Stadium and the scoreboard with its clock-like hands was given to the College Football Hall of Fame for display in its museum.
References[edit]
- ^ "Miami University - Days of Old". Miamian. Oxford, Ohio. Winter 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ a b "Fred Yager Stadium - Facts, figures, pictures and more". CollegeGridirons.com. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
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