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Picture: Todd HinschFranklin Field
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles for just over a decade, Franklin Field is the answer to a trivia question that few NFL fans would know. It is the oldest stadium still standing that was the home to a NFL team. In 1895 a simple wooden stadium was constructed just outside Philadelphia on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania's football team. When it opened in 1895 at a cost of $100,000 it was the first stadium in the nation to have a scoreboard. For over 20 years Franklin Field looked basically the same. However in 1922 the current structure was built. The wooden grandstands were demolished and replaced with concrete stands. Three years later the upper deck was added to Franklin Field. For years the stadium has been used for the UPenn's football team. Until 1958, the Philadelphia Eagles had been playing at numerous stadiums around the city, the most recent being Shibe Park, a baseball stadium. After the 1957 season the Eagles moved to Franklin Field, playing their first game at the stadium in September 1958. Upon moving into Franklin Field the Eagles doubled their attendance. For 13 seasons the Eagles played here, including playing in the 1960 NFL Championship Game. The Eagles played their last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Franklin Field on December 20, 1970. The following season the moved into Veterans Stadium. Today, Franklin Field is still the home of the University of Pennsylvania's football, lacrosse and track teams. It is the oldest stadium used for college sports.

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-Name: Franklin Field
-Location: Philadelphia, PA
-Tenant: Philadelphia Eagles
-Capacity: 52,593
-Surface:  Grass (original), Fieldturf (current)
-Construction Began: 1895
-Opened: September 1958 (NFL)
-Closed: December 20, 1970 (NFL)
-Cost: $100,000
-Architect: Unknown


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