Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium

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Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
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Location701 Moore Avenue
Lewisburg, PA 17837
OwnerBucknell University
OperatorBucknell University
Capacity13,100 (1989–present)
14,000 (1941–1988)
18,000 (1924–1940)
SurfaceField Turf
Construction
Broke groundMarch 17, 1924[1]
OpenedOctober 18, 1924[2]
Renovated1960, 1989
Construction costUS$278,000[2]
($4.2 million in 2020 dollars[3])
ArchitectCarrere & Hastings[2]
General contractorT. J. Foley Co.[2]
Tenants
Bucknell Bison (NCAA) (1924–present)
Lewisburg Area High School Green Dragons

Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium is a 13,100-seat multi-purpose stadium at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Originally built in 1924, the stadium was renovated and renamed in honor of Mathewson in 1989. It is home to the Bucknell Bison football team from the Patriot League and the Lewisburg Area High School Green Dragons football team. It is named for Christy Mathewson, a Bucknell alumnus who went on to become a Hall of Fame pitcher for the New York Giants in the early 20th century. Mathewson was on the Walter Camp All-American football team as a kicker while a student at Bucknell.

Notable events[]

On April 17, 2021 the stadium hosted the first Patriot League Football Championship Game. Holy Cross beat Bucknell 33–10 for the Patriot League Football championship

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References[]

  1. ^ "2013 Bucknell Bison Football Media Guide" (PDF). Bucknell University Athletic Department. p. 127. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "1945 Memorial Stadium". Bucknell University. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  3. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved January 1, 2020.

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Coordinates: 40°57′07″N 76°53′07″W / 40.9518715°N 76.8854034°W / 40.9518715; -76.8854034

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