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University
Stadium
Albuquerque, NM
University Stadium, home of the New Mexico Lobos, has one of the
dullest names in college football. Prior to moving into University
Stadium, the Lobos played at Zimmerman Field. This stadium was
beginning to show its age and the football team needed a new stadium
to play at. Furthermore, winning seasons in the late 1950’s and
increased attendance led to construction of the stadium. Built at a
cost of $4 million, University Stadium was completed by the 1960
football season.
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The Lobos played the first game at the facility
against National University of Mexico on September 17, 1960. The first
of three additions at University Stadium came before the 1976 season
when a new press box and luxury suites were added at a cost of $1.8
million. The next addition came before the 2001 season when the stands
on the north side were expanded to increasing the seating capacity to
just over 37,000. A new scoreboard was also added. The latest
addition came before the 2004 season when bleachers were added on the
south side of the stadium boosting the capacity to 40,000. Additional
expansions are planned for the future as the Lobos hope to continue to
build a winning football program. |
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LOBO TIDBITS |
UNIVERSITY STADIUM
PICTURES |
Famous Players: Michael Barnett,
Jarrod Baxter, Joe Maese,
Brian Urlacher
School Traditions: UNM Spirit Group |

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