University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field

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University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field
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Location Charleston, West Virginia
Opened 1918
Other Names Laidley Field
Tenants Charleston Rockets (1964-68)

The University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field is an 18,500-capacity stadium located in downtown Charleston, West Virginia, near the state Capitol complex. It features a FieldTurf playing field for football and facilities for track and field competitions. It is the home of the American football team of the Charleston Golden Eagles. A complete rebuild was completed in 1979.

List of credited publications

League Date/Season Team(s) Type
Continental Football League October 2, 1965 Charleston Rockets vs. Rhode Island Indians Program
November 28, 1965 Charleston Rockets vs. Toronto Rifles Program
September 18, 1966 Charleston Rockets vs. Orlando Panthers Program
October 5, 1968 Charleston Rockets vs. Orlando Panthers Program
October 12, 1968 Charleston Rockets vs. Ohio Valley Ironmen Program
October 26, 1968 Charleston Rockets vs. Arkansas Diamonds Program
November 2, 1968 Charleston Rockets vs. Norfolk Neptunes Program
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