Robertson Memorial Field House

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Robertson Memorial Field House is a multi-purpose arena on the Bradley University campus in Peoria, Illinois, named in honor A.J. Robertson, who served as Bradley University's Athletic Director for twenty-eight years^[1]. The arena is built inside two airplane hangars, and is unique in that it has a raised floor for the sports court or event stage. The arena opened in 1949 and at its height held 7,003 people. It was home to the Bradley University men's basketball team, whose winning record there was 400-100 before they moved to Carver Arena in 1982. From 1982 until 2008, the women's basketball and volleyball teams played their home games at the arena.

It hosted the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament title game in 1980.

[edit] Demolition

The 2007-2008 NCAA women's basketball season was the final year of use for Robertson Memorial Field House. Demolition began in April, as space is being cleared for the construction of a parking garage.^[2].

[edit] References

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[edit] External links

• BUBraves.com: Robertson Memorial Field House - a brief sports-related history

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