Sycamore Proud
The Nicks Level
From Tom James on Facebook:
Did you know..that in 1967, Indiana State University became the first university in the world to own and operate an outdoor artificial playing surface.
The stadium, except for its outside wall and memorial arch, was razed in 1968–1969, and converted to a football stadium.
The three-part renovation project included: the reorientation of the playing field from a north-south direction to its present east-west configuration; the installation of Astroturf; and the construction of some 4,500 bleacher seats on the north side of the field as well as the rebuilding of seats on the south side. The original arch still remains from the original structure.
Yes, I was there for that game, and all others, in 1967. As I remember it, the turf was not well liked by players. Believe it was installed over asphalt with little padding. Very hard surface was good at causing turf burns too.
Did you know..that in 1967, Indiana State University became the first university in the world to own and operate an outdoor artificial playing surface.
The stadium, except for its outside wall and memorial arch, was razed in 1968–1969, and converted to a football stadium.
The three-part renovation project included: the reorientation of the playing field from a north-south direction to its present east-west configuration; the installation of Astroturf; and the construction of some 4,500 bleacher seats on the north side of the field as well as the rebuilding of seats on the south side. The original arch still remains from the original structure.
Yes, I was there for that game, and all others, in 1967. As I remember it, the turf was not well liked by players. Believe it was installed over asphalt with little padding. Very hard surface was good at causing turf burns too.
