John A. Farrell Stadium
{{Short description|American stadium in West Chester, Pennsylvania}}
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| stadium_name = John A. Farrell Stadium
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| location = West Chester, Pennsylvania
| coordinates = {{coord|39.937020|-75.601167|display=title,inline|type:landmark}}
| pushpin_map = USA Pennsylvania#USA
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Pennsylvania##Location in the United States
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| opened = {{start date|1970|09|26}}
| renovated = 2006, 2020
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| owner = West Chester University of Pennsylvania
| operator = West Chester University of Pennsylvania
| surface = FieldTurf (playing surface)
Mondo (track surface)
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| tenants = West Chester Golden Rams football and track (1970–present)
Philadelphia Independence (WPS) (2010)
| seating_capacity = 7,500
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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.{{cite web|title=Facilities|url=http://www.wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/2007/7/3/Facilities.aspx?tab=facilities|work=wcupagoldenrams.com|accessdate=28 September 2010}}
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.{{cite news|last=George|first=John|title=Philadelphia Independence finds temporary home at West Chester U.|url=http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2009/11/30/daily31.html|accessdate=28 September 2010|newspaper=Philadelphia Business Journal|date=2 December 2009}} Additionally, Farrell Stadium was home to the Philadelphia Eagles for its summer training camp from 1980 to 1995.[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/training-camps.htm Pro Football Reference – Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Locations]
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.
References
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External links
- [https://archive.today/20090523111500/http://www.wpsphillyindependence.com/stadium/ Philadelphia Independence Will Play 2010 Season At West Chester University's John A. Farrell Stadium]
- [http://www.wcupagoldenrams.com/news/2010/9/12/GEN_0912100000.aspx West Chester University's Statue Dedication Ceremony Saturday]
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Category:College football venues in Pennsylvania
Category:College track and field venues in the United States
Category:Philadelphia Independence
Category:West Chester Golden Rams football
Category:Women's Professional Soccer stadiums
Category:Buildings and structures in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Category:Soccer venues in Pennsylvania