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Commonwealth Stadium
 Lexington, KY

Known mainly for its basketball program, the football program has been a staple at the University of Kentucky since 1881. In the 1970s, after over five decades at Stoll Field, the Wildcats need a new football facility to meet SEC Stadium requirements. Stoll Field could not be expanded, therefore the University of Kentucky decided to build a new football stadium, Commonwealth Stadium. On September 15, 1973 the Wildcats christened Commonwealth Stadium against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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FACTS & FIGURES
-Tenant: Kentucky Wildcats
-Conference: SEC
-Capacity: 67,600
-Surface:  Grass
-Opened: September 15, 1973
-Cost: $12 Million
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At a cost of $12 million, the stadium originally had a capacity of 57,800. By the late 1990s, the Wildcats decided to expand Commonwealth Stadium to meet the growing fan base. In 1999, the stadium was enclosed on both ends and 40 new suites were added increasing the capacity  to 67,600. Additionally, two Diamond Vision video boards and a new sound system were added. Today, the lower deck surrounds the playing field and upper decks are located on both sides of the gridiron. The luxury suites and press box are located between the seating decks. The Wildcats hope to continue to build their fan base up and create championship caliber teams like their basketball program.
 

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  Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium 24KT Gold Coin Photomint
Commonwealth Stadium 24KT Gold Coin Photo Mint
13"x16" Limited to 5,000		 University of Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Silver Coin Card
Commonwealth Stadium Silver Coin Card
4"x6" Limited to 10,000		 -9/4 - at Louisville
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-10/30 - at Mississippi State
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-11/13 - VANDERBILT
-11/27 - at Tennessee 		Famous Players: Bob Gain, George Blanda, Lou Michaels
Player Traditions: School Songs, "On, On U of K" and "My Old Kentucky Home"		  
 
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