R.E. Saint John Memorial Stadium

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R.E. Saint John Memorial Stadium , located in Kilgore, Texas, is an athletic facility primarily serving Kilgore High School and Kilgore College. Opened in 1935, the stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 8,000 and features an artificial playing surface. The stadium is not only a venue for football games but also hosts various sporting events, making it a central hub for local athletics and community gatherings [1]

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R.E. Saint John Memorial Stadium
R.E. Saint John Memorial Stadium
Former namesKilgore Athletic Stadium
Location600 Harris St,
Kilgore, Texas TX 75662
Coordinates 32°22′20″N94°52′29″W / 32.37233°N 94.8746°W / 32.37233; -94.8746
Owner Kilgore ISD [2]
Capacity 8,000
Surface artificial turf
ScoreboardHD screen
Opened1935
Tenants
Kilgore ISD, Kilgore College(UIL) (2012–present)
2013 Texas vs The Nation All-Star Game

History

Richard Earl (R.E.) St. John was born in 1914 in Hunt, Texas, as the third child of Dock and Jenie St. John. A coach at Kilgore High School, he left that coaching in 1941 to fight the U.S. Navy during World War II. Tragically, he lost his life in November 1943 when the destroyer U.S.S. Borle sank in the Atlantic after a fierce battle with a German submarine, where he heroically attempted to rescue his fellow sailors. In honor of his sacrifice and the service of others, two plaques at the entrance of R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium commemorate the 118 local men who died during World War II from 1941 to 1945. [3]

College football

Kilgore College

Renovations

The renovations at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium during the summer of 2022 included the installation of new artificial turf, updated concession stands, modern dressing rooms, and enhanced restroom facilities. Additionally, a large scoreboard with better video replay capabilities was added, significantly improving the experience for fans and athletes alike. [4]

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