California Memorial Stadium - Berkeley, CA
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DougK
N 37° 52.268 W 122° 15.096
10S E 565822 N 4191781
Quick Description: California Memorial Stadium is home to the Cal Bears from University of California at Berkeley (UCB). It was built as a memorial to Californians who died in World War I and it is northern California's largest football stadium.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2009 1:05:31 AM
Waymark Code: WM7DTB
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Long Description:Football was first played on the Berkeley campus in 1882 in a form
resembling rugby. After a hiatus in 1906, football returned for
good at UCB in 1915.
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Memorial_Stadium"target="_blank">California
Memorial Stadium, built in 1923, was modeled after the Colosseum in
Rome. There is no running track around the football field, so the
stands come right down to the field. The stadium was
"http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM7DV2">built to honor UC
Berkeley alumni, students and other Californians who lost their
lives in World War I. It is located at the foot of the Berkeley
Hills in an area called Strawberry Canyon. The stadium has earned a
reputation as one of the most scenic venues in college football. A
hill looking into the east side of the stadium attracts fans who
want to watch the games for free.
The stadium is home to the
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Golden_Bears_football"target="_blank">Cal
Bears. The Berkeley "Blue and Gold" Bears play in the Pacific Ten
League and their biggest rivalry is with the cross San Francisco
bay team at Stanford University. Every year Stanford and Cal play
in the
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Game_(football)"target="_blank">Big
Game for a coveted trophy with a fabled history know as the
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanford_Axe"target="_blank">Stanford
Axe. One of the most memorable plays in college football history,
known as
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Play"target="_blank">The Play,
occurred in the 1982 Big Game and can be seen in this
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfebpLfAt8g"target="_blank">YouTube
video. The exciting final 53 seconds of this game can be seen on
this
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aCDfJH6eRY"target="_blank">YouTube
video.
In 2006, the stadium was listed on the
"http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3KKR">National Register of
Historic Places.
There is NO parking immediately around the stadium, so there's
no place for tailgate parties. Fraternity row is on neighboring
blocks and private pre-game parties are held there.
"http://www.calbears.com/travel/parking.html"target="_blank">Parking
regulations for on the street parking specify a two hour limit and
are strictly enforced by ticketing. On game days the fine is
DOUBLED. Public transportation is definitely recommended for
attending any event over two hours long at this stadium.