John A. Farrell Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:John A. Farrell Stadium
Location:West Chester, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.937°N -75.6012°W
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Renovated:2006, 2020
Owner:West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Operator:West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Surface:FieldTurf (playing surface)
Mondo (track surface)
Tenants:West Chester Golden Rams football and track (1970–present)
Philadelphia Independence (WPS) (2010)
Seating Capacity:7,500

John A. Farrell Stadium is an American stadium that is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used by the West Chester University of Pennsylvania's football and track and field teams.[1]

Description

The stadium also served as the temporary home of the Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league during its inaugural season.[2] Additionally, Farrell Stadium was home to the Philadelphia Eagles for its summer training camp from 1980 to 1995.[3]

A statue of Michael Horrocks resides at one endzone of the field. Horrocks, a former Golden Rams quarterback, died 2001 in the September 11 attacks; he was a co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 175.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facilities. wcupagoldenrams.com. 28 September 2010.
  2. News: George. John. Philadelphia Independence finds temporary home at West Chester U.. 28 September 2010. Philadelphia Business Journal. 2 December 2009.
  3. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/training-camps.htm Pro Football Reference – Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Locations