Colorado Field

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 closed            = November 25, 1967
 demolished        = Summer 1972
 owner             = Colorado State University

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Colorado Field was the football stadium at Colorado State University between 1912 and 1967. Constructed entirely by the students and faculty in 1912, Colorado Field was the first football field in the state of Colorado to have grass sod on the playing surface. Located at the corner of College Avenue and University Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, the entire athletic complex had along with the main football field, one football practice field, a baseball field, a cinder track around the varsity football field, volleyball courts, a basketball court and a locker room facility. The Colorado Aggies won nine conference championships here between 1915 and 1955 with players such as Ralph "Sag" Robinson, Kenny Hyde, Julius Wagner, Thurman "Fum McGraw, Jack Christiansen, Gary Glick and Oscar Reed playing here during its life.

In 1948 lights were added for night games but as the demand for a more updated stadium was needed, Colorado Field's last season was in 1967 as Hughes Stadium (Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium) opened in 1968. Colorado Field was torn down in 1972 and in 1988 the grounds had a rebirth as Jack Christian Track was built to serve the Colorado State University track team.

Capacity of Colorado Field 1912-1920 = 1,000 steel bleachers and temporary bleachers as needed 1921-1924 = 5,400 seat wooden grandstand and 2,000 temporary wooden bleachers 1925-1929 = 7,500 permanent seats 1929-1947 = 10,000 Seats 1948-1967 = 14,000 maximum capacity with temporary bleachers in the end zones

REFERENCES www.coloradoaggies.com^[1]