John A. Farrell Stadium
| Location | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°56′13″N 75°36′04″W / 39.937020°N 75.601167°WCoordinates: 39°56′13″N 75°36′04″W / 39.937020°N 75.601167°W |
| Owner | West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
| Operator | West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
| Capacity | 7,500 |
| Tenants | |
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West Chester Golden Rams football and track Philadelphia Independence (WPS) (2010) | |
John A. Farrell Stadium is a stadium in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used by the West Chester University of Pennsylvania Golden Rams football and track & field teams.[1] The stadium was also the temporary home of the Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer league during their inaugural season.[2] Additionally, Farrell Stadium was home to the Philadelphia Eagles for their summer training camp, from 1980-1995.[3] A statue of Michael Horrocks resides at one endzone of the field. Horrocks, a former Golden Rams quarterback, died 2001 in the September 11 attacks; he was a co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 175.
References
- ↑ "Facilities". wcupagoldenrams.com. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ↑ George, John (2 December 2009). "Philadelphia Independence finds temporary home at West Chester U.". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ↑ Pro Football Reference – Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Locations
External links
- Philadelphia Independence Will Play 2010 Season At West Chester University's John A. Farrell Stadium[1]
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