Estadio Miguel Sancho Explained

Miguel Sancho Stadium
Native Name:Estadio Miguel Sancho
Logo Image:Escudo_del_Club_Racing_de_C%C3%B3rdoba.svg
Address:Hernán Huberman 1750
City:Córdoba
Country:Argentina
Coordinates:-31.3895°N -64.1434°W
Owner:C.A. Racing (C)
Type:Stadium
Capacity:15,000
Dimensions:105 x 79 m
Surface:Grass
Renovated:1984–85
Tenants:Racing (C)

Estadio Miguel Sancho is a football stadium located in the city of Córdoba in the homonymous province of Argentina.[1] It is owned and operated by local Club Atlético Racing and was opened in 1948. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.

History

The team played their home matches at the Unión Telefónica Stadium on Potosí street in the Barrio Inglés (current Barrio Pueyrredón).[2] Inaugurated in June 1936, it was the first venue of C.A. Racing.

thumb|left|The stadium c. 1948Architect Lange was the author of the project for a new stadium. That project was supervised by engineer Wieland. The grandstands were built by César Gervasi and Conrado Grotstchl. Works had a cost of m$n81,000.

The stadium was inaugurated on 27 May 1948[3] under the presidency of Rubén Monguzzi. Celebrations ended with a friendly match between Racing and Club Atlético Belgrano, champion of Liga Cordobesa. Racing won 4–3.[4] The recently inaugurated venue had a 70 metre-width official grandstand for 4,000 spectators with 25 tiers, a popular stand (capacity of 2,000) with 12 tiers, and the stalls (capacity for 300 people).

In May 1976, the stadium was given the name "Miguel Sancho" as a tribute to a former president that leaded the club for 24 years.[5] Mario Spirópulos (in office 1976–89)[6] was the president by then.[3]

The stadium was refurbished in 1984 under the presidency of Donato Antonacci.[7] One year later, a lighting system was installed.[5]

Notes and References

  1. "Estadio Miguel Sancho" on Qué Visitar en Córdoba? blogsite
  2. https://www.colectividadarmeniacordoba.org.ar/index.php/historia/inmigracion-en-argentina-y-en-cordoba/principios-del-barrio-ingles Principios del barrio Inglés
  3. https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/futbol/racing-de-nueva-italia-festeja-el-aniversario-75-de-la-inauguracion-del-estadio-miguel-sancho/ Racing de Nueva Italia festeja el aniversario 75 de su estadio
  4. https://ultimajugada.com/felices-72-anos-al-miguel-sancho/ ¡Felices 72 años al Miguel Sancho!
  5. https://racingcba.com.ar/bienvenido/historia/ Historia
  6. https://www.perfil.com/noticias/cordoba/mi-gran-presidente-griego.phtml Mi gran presidente griego
  7. https://canalc.com.ar/racing-esta-de-festejo/ Racing está de festejo