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Franklin Field is a sports stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the eastern edge of the University of Pennsylvania 's campus. Named after Penn's founder, Benjamin Franklin, it is the home stadium for the Penn Relays, [2] and the university's venue for football, track and field, and lacrosse.
Franklin Field is a historic U-shaped stadium on campus, hosting football and track and field events. Learn about its architecture, restoration, and accessibility.
Apr 23, 2019 · The story of Franklin Field began on April 20, 1895, when the stadium opened with the first running of the Penn Relay Carnival. Around 5,000 people attended the affair, the largest crowd to witness a track meet in Philadelphia at the time.
Aug 3, 2019 · Franklin Field is the oldest college stadium in the country and has hosted many important games and events since 1895. Learn about its construction, renovations, firsts, and current uses in this article from The Daily Pennsylvanian.
For Philly sports fans, Franklin Field stands out as the former home of the Philadelphia Eagles (1958-1970) and host of the 1960 NFL Championship Game — where the Birds dealt the Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi his only career playoff loss.
Jun 28, 2016 · Located along 33rd street on the University of Pennsylvania campus is one of the most historic stadiums in the nation, Franklin Field. Opened in 1895 (for a mere $100,000) for the first edition of the Penn Relays, Franklin Field was expanded twice, in 1922 and 1925, and now seats 52,593.
May 16, 2019 · Franklin Field is the historic stadium of the University of Pennsylvania, named after its founder Benjamin Franklin. It is the home of the Penn Quakers football team and the Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field event in the US.
