Husky Stadium was constructed in 1920 and officially opened on November 27, 1920 with a capacity of 30,000. Over the next eighty years, Husky Stadium underwent many renovations. Between 1936 and 1950, 25,000 seats were added to Husky Stadium at a cost of over $1.7 million, along with a two story press box and a roof covering part of the stands. In 1968, an additional 3,000 seats were added. The grass playing field was also ripped up and replaced by Astroturf. The Huskies became the first collegiate team to ever have an Astroturf field.
Husky Stadium was constructed in 1920 and officially opened on November 27, 1920 with a capacity of 30,000. Over the next eighty years, Husky Stadium underwent many renovations. Between 1936 and 1950, 25,000 seats were added to Husky Stadium at a cost of over $1.7 million, along with a two story press box and a roof covering part of the stands. In 1968, an additional 3,000 seats were added. The grass playing field was also ripped up and replaced by Astroturf. The Huskies became the first collegiate team to ever have an Astroturf field.
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Husky Stadium was constructed in 1920 and officially opened on November 27, 1920 with a capacity of 30,000. Over the next eighty years, Husky Stadium underwent many renovations. Between 1936 and 1950, 25,000 seats were added to Husky Stadium at a cost of over $1.7 million, along with a two story press box and a roof covering part of the stands. In 1968, an additional 3,000 seats were added. The grass playing field was also ripped up and replaced by Astroturf. The Huskies became the first collegiate team to ever have an Astroturf field.
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