Biemesderfer Stadium

Biemesderfer Stadium
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Location1 South George Street, Millersville, PA 17551
Coordinates40°0′6″N 76°21′13″W / 40.00167°N 76.35361°W / 40.00167; -76.35361
OwnerMillersville University of Pennsylvania
OperatorMillersville University of Pennsylvania
Capacity4,300
SurfaceArtificial 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.

History and architectural features

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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.

References

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  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.
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