Biemesderfer Stadium

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Biemesderfer Stadium
Biemesderfer Stadium
Location1 South George Street, Millersville, PA 17551
Coordinates 40°0′6″N76°21′13″W / 40.00167°N 76.35361°W / 40.00167; -76.35361
Owner Millersville University of Pennsylvania
OperatorMillersville University of Pennsylvania
Capacity 4,300
Surface Artificial turf
Construction
Broke ground1958
Opened1970
Construction cost$450,000
Tenants
Millersville Marauders (NCAA) (1970-present)

Biemesderfer Stadium is an American football stadium at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. It is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania.

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History and architectural features

Originally known as Biemesderfer Field, this sports stadium has been the home stadium of the Marauders' football team since 1958. It was designed and built for a price of $450,000 and opened in 1970. [1]

Biemesderfer Stadium was named for Daniel Luke Biemesderfer, who was Millersville University's ninth president from 1943 to 1965. [2]

In 1985, a lighting system was added to allow night games to be played at the stadium.

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References

  1. "Biemesderfer Stadium". Millersville University. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  2. "Biemesderfer Stadium". Millersville University. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-09-25.