Stagg Memorial Stadium
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Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium, previously known as Pacific Memorial Stadium, is a 28,000 seat, outdoor multi-purpose stadium
on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton
, California
.
at a cost of $250,000. It seats up to 300, featuring glass walls and a great view of the stadium for those lucky enough to be admitted. When not in use for sporting events, it also holds many university functions and gatherings. The scoreboard was erected in 1982 at a cost of $140,000 and measures 17 feet by 35 feet.
The most recent upgrade was an increase of lighting power of 75 footcandles
from 35 in August of 1986, which was made possible through the help of athletic boosters.
. Stagg, who ended his football coaching career at "College of the Pacific" in 1946, donated the land for the stadium to be built in 1950. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in the development of sport, not only in football but also in baseball.
program, beginning in 1950, until it was discontinued following the 1995 season. For many years it was also the home football field for nearby Stagg High School
. The stadium is now the sole home to the Pacific Tigers women's soccer team, as Pacific does not field a men's team.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Stadium construction
Pacific Memorial Stadium was built in 1950 after the successful fund drive which netted $165,000. Most of this money was through the sale of pre-ordered tickets, which were usable over a 10-year period. Construction began on the earth-filled structure in May of 1950. Astonishingly, it was finished on time for the first football game of the season on 21 October 1950, a build time of less than 6 months. Pacific Memorial originally contained 35,975 seats with room for expansion to over 44,000, but renovations have reduced the capacity to current configuration of 28,000.Stadium upgrades
Recent additions to the stadium include the Pacific Club on the east-side of the stadium, as well as a scoreboard. The Pacific Club, situated opposite the press box, was donated by Alex SpanosAlex Spanos
Alexander Gus Spanos is an American real estate developer and self-made billionaire of Greek origin who founded the A. G. Spanos Companies and owns the San Diego Chargers.-Early life:...
at a cost of $250,000. It seats up to 300, featuring glass walls and a great view of the stadium for those lucky enough to be admitted. When not in use for sporting events, it also holds many university functions and gatherings. The scoreboard was erected in 1982 at a cost of $140,000 and measures 17 feet by 35 feet.
The most recent upgrade was an increase of lighting power of 75 footcandles
Foot-candle
A foot-candle is a non-SI unit of illuminance or light intensity widely used in photography, film, television, conservation lighting, and the lighting industry...
from 35 in August of 1986, which was made possible through the help of athletic boosters.
Stadium renaming
Pacific Memorial Stadium was officially renamed to Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium on 15 October 1988 to honor Amos Alonzo StaggAmos Alonzo Stagg
Amos Alonzo Stagg was an American athlete and pioneering college coach in multiple sports, primarily American football...
. Stagg, who ended his football coaching career at "College of the Pacific" in 1946, donated the land for the stadium to be built in 1950. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in the development of sport, not only in football but also in baseball.
Tenants
Stagg Memorial Stadium was home to the Pacific Tigers footballPacific Tigers football
The Pacific Tigers football team represented University of the Pacific in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team competed in the Big West Conference during their last season in 1995...
program, beginning in 1950, until it was discontinued following the 1995 season. For many years it was also the home football field for nearby Stagg High School
Stagg High School (Stockton, California)
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School or Stagg is a public four-year high school located at 1621 Brookside Road in Stockton, CA. It is part of the Stockton Unified School District...
. The stadium is now the sole home to the Pacific Tigers women's soccer team, as Pacific does not field a men's team.