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 Sun
Devil
Stadium
Tempe, AZ
Located on the campus of
Arizona State University, the Arizona Cardinals are the only NFL team
that plays all their games at a collegiate stadium. In the mid 1950s,
Arizona State University decided to construct a stadium for its team,
the Sun Devils. The Stadium was constructed between two small
mountains and was completed in time for the start of the 1958 season.
It was named after the team, Sun Devil Stadium, and had a capacity of
30,000. Since its opening in 1958, many additions have been completed
to Sun Devil Stadium. Beginning in 1976, the capacity was increased to
over 57,000. The following year, the capacity was once again increased
to over 70,000.
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After the 1987 NFL season, the St. Louis Cardinals
moved to Arizona, and Sun Devil Stadium. Prior to the teams' first
season at Sun Devil Stadium, more renovations were completed at the
stadium. Over 1,000 seats were added, along with an athletic complex
on the south end of the stadium, a scoreboard, and four video boards.
In 1989, a three-story, 60,000 square-foot building was constructed
atop the upper deck on the west side, that contains two 30-suite
levels, a modern press box, and eight additional private suites.
Today, Sun Devil Stadium has over 73,000 seats. The main grandstand is
in the shape of a horseshoe. Additional seating is located in the
south end zone. The video/scoreboards are located beyond the south endzone. Fans who attend games at Sun Devil Stadium, receive
outstanding views of the surrounding area. The Arizona Cardinals moved out of Sun Devil Stadium and into their own stadium
after the 2005 season. In addition to being the home of the Sun Devils
and the Cardinals, Sun Devil Stadium is the home of the annual Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl.
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SUN DEVIL TIDBITS |
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SUN DEVIL STADIUM
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Famous Players:
Chad Hutchinson, Kerry
Carter, Casey Moore
School Traditions: The Arizona State
Fight Song and Alma Matter Song
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