John A. Farrell Stadium

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John A. Farrell Stadium
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John A. Farrell Stadium
Location in Pennsylvania
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John A. Farrell Stadium
Location in the United States
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 39°56′13″N75°36′04″W / 39.937020°N 75.601167°W / 39.937020; -75.601167
Owner West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Operator West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Capacity 7,500
Surface FieldTurf (playing surface)
Mondo (track surface)
Construction
OpenedSeptember 26, 1970 (1970-09-26)
Renovated2006, 2020
Tenants
West Chester Golden Rams football and track (1970–present)
Philadelphia Independence (WPS) (2010)

John A. Farrell Stadium is an American stadium that is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used by the West Chester University of Pennsylvania's football and track and field teams. [1]

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The stadium also served as the temporary home of the Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league during its inaugural season. [2] Additionally, Farrell Stadium was home to the Philadelphia Eagles for its summer training camp from 1980 to 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.

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References

  1. "Facilities". wcupagoldenrams.com. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  2. George, John (2 December 2009). "Philadelphia Independence finds temporary home at West Chester U." Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  3. Pro Football Reference – Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Locations