With its magnificent views of
the Rocky 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 1920s, through fan support, team outgrew this stadium. Colorado
President George Nolin led 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.
Folsom Field Poster
Sizes Vary, Framed or Unframed
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
seats 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.
Famous Players:
Rashaan Salaam, Kordell Stewart, Byron White School Traditions: Ralphie, the live
Buffalo Mascot, Chip, and the Golden Buffalo Marching Band
PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AND
FOLSOM FIELD