Sirrine Stadium

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Sirrine Stadium
Sirrine Stadium
Location Greenville, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°50′18″N82°23′51″W / 34.8382°N 82.3976°W / 34.8382; -82.3976
Capacity 15,000
Tenants
Furman Paladins football (1936–1980)
Greenville High School
Greenville FC (NPSL) (2019–present)

Sirrine Stadium is a stadium in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. It was used by Furman University's American football team from 1936 to 1980. The stadium opened on October 31, 1936, with a Furman victory over Davidson. [1] It has a seating capacity of 15,000. It is currently used by the Greenville High School Red Raiders and has hosted the HBCU Classic since 2005. [2] It is the home of Greenville FC from the National Premier Soccer League. [3]

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References

  1. "Furman edges Davidson in hard-fought fray, 14–13". The Charlotte Observer. November 1, 1936. Retrieved February 15, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Greenville High School photos of Sirrine Stadium".
  3. "Greenville FC" . Retrieved 2019-06-27.