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 Folsom
Field
Boulder, CO
With its magnificent views of
the surrounding mountains, Folsom Field is one the most picturesque
stadiums in the Big 12. Prior to playing at Folsom Stadium, the
Colorado Buffaloes had played at Gramble Field for several decades. By
the 1920’s this stadium was getting old and being outgrown. Colorado
President George Nolin began to lead the effort to get a new stadium
built for the Buffaloes. Construction of the $65,000 stadium began in
January 1924. Originally known as Colorado Stadium, it was completed
in less than ten months when the Buffaloes battled Regis College on
October 11, 1924. The original capacity was at 26,000.
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In 1944,
Colorado Stadium was renamed Folsom Field in honor of legendary
football coach Fred Folsom. As support for the team continued to
build, Folsom Field was expanded. The first expansions came in 1956,
when the upper deck was added around the majority of the stadium
giving the stadium a capacity of 45,000. By the 1967 season, the track
was removed from around the field and 6,000 seats were added, along
with the construction of new locker rooms on the north side of the
stadium. One year later a massive six story press box was constructed.
Three years later artificial turf was installed at Folsom Field
replacing the natural grass. Before the 1976 season, the wooden
bleachers were removed and replaced with aluminum ones boosting the
capacity to just over 52,000. The Dal Ward Center and new bleachers on
the north side of the stadium were constructed in 1991. Over the past
ten years, luxury suites and club seats have been added to the stadium
in 1995 and 2003. A new video/scoreboard, known as “Buff Vision” was
installed in 1995 along with the return of grass replacing the
artificial turf. Today, Folsom Field has a seating capacity of 53,750
and blends in nicely with its surroundings. |
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BUFFALO TIDBITS |
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2007 SCHEDULE |
FOLSOM FIELD PICTURES |
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Famous Players: Sean Moran, Jason
Craft,
Joey Porter
School Traditions: Ralphie, the live
Buffalo Mascot, Chip, and the Golden Buffalo Marching Band |
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