Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium
Interior view of the stadium in 2012
Map
Full nameChristy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
Address701 Moore Avenue
Lewisburg, PA
United States
OwnerBucknell University
OperatorBucknell Univ. Athletics
TypeStadium
Capacity13,100 (1989–present)
14,000 (1941–1988)
18,000 (1924–1940)
SurfaceFieldTurf
Current useFootball
Lacrosse
Track and field
Construction
Broke groundMarch 17, 1924[1]
OpenedOctober 18, 1924; 100 years ago (October 18, 1924) [2]
Renovated1960, 1989
Construction costUS$278,000[2]
($4.94 million in 2023 dollars[3])
ArchitectCarrere & Hastings[2]
General contractorT. J. Foley Co.[2]
Tenants
Website
bucknellbison.com/memorial-stadium

Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium is a 13,100-seat multi-purpose stadium at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Originally built in 1924, the stadium was renovated and renamed in honor of Mathewson in 1989. It is home to the Bucknell Bison football, men's lacrosse, and track and field teams from the Patriot League, as well as the Lewisburg Area High School Green Dragons football team.

The stadium was named after Christy Mathewson (pictured)

Memorial Stadium is named for Christy Mathewson, a Bucknell alumnus who went on to become a Hall of Fame[4] pitcher for the New York Giants in the early 20th century.[5] Mathewson was on the Walter Camp All-American football team as a kicker while a student at Bucknell.[6]

Notable events

In 1990, the stadium hosted the first Patriot League men's soccer tournament final, when Fordham defeated Lafayette 1–0 on extra time to secure their first championship.[7]

On April 17, 2021, Memorial Stadium hosted the first Patriot League Football Championship Game. Holy Cross beat Bucknell 33–10 for the Patriot League Football championship.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2013 Bucknell Bison Football Media Guide" (PDF). Bucknell University Athletic Department. p. 127. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "1945 Memorial Stadium". Bucknell University. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  3. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Christy Mathewson - Pitcher profile on baseballhall.org
  5. ^ Christy Mathewson statistics on Baseball-reference.com
  6. ^ 2013 Hall of Fame Roster on Bucknellbison.com
  7. ^ 2019 Patriot League Men’s Soccer Record Book
  8. ^ Football repeats as Patriot League Champions on goholycross.com, 17 Apr 2021

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