Karl Van Norman Field - Mansfield University - Mansfield, PA
N 41° 48.515 W 077° 04.233
18T E 328004 N 4630596
Home of the Mansfield Mounties Sprint Football Team.
Waymark Code: WMJW04
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2014
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Karl Van Norman Field is home to the Mansfield University Mounties Sprint Football Team which is a member of the Collegiate Sprint Football League. It is a small stadium with 3000 permanent seats, but there is plenty of overflow on the grassy hill behind the bleachers. Renovations have recently provided the stadium with Astro Turf and lights. The field is shared by the Mountie Field Hockey Team as well as the Soccer Team.
Some Interesting Facts about Mansfied University Sports:
It has been recognized by the NFL and College Football Halls of Fame that on Sept. 28, 1892, Mansfield hosted the world’s first night football game at nearby Smythe Park.
The first night game in 121 years drew A record crowd of 6,223 fans. Mansfield hosted Princeton on Sept. 14, 2013 just after the field was renovated with Astro Turf and lights.
College Team that calls this Stadium Home: Mansfield Mounties Sprint Football Team
Stadium Capacity: 3,000 Permanent
Stadium Opened: 01/01/1964
Fan store?: no
Guided Tours: no
Venue's Address / Team URL: [Web Link]
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