Branch Rickey Arena

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Branch Rickey Arena
Location	Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH 43015
Opened	1976
Owner	Ohio Wesleyan University
Operator	Ohio Wesleyan University
Tenants	Ohio Wesleyan University Battling Bishops (Basketball & volleyball)
Capacity	3,000

Branch Rickey Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, located centrally on campus and adjacent to Edwards Gymnasium. It is home to the Wesleyan Battling Bishops basketball and volleyball teams. It opened in June of 1976, replacing Edwards Gymnasium, which was remodeled to become a full-time exercise facility. It was named for the late Branch Rickey, Class of 1904, a major benefactor to the university and a manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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