Colorado Field
| Location | College Avenue and University Avenue - Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°34′20″N 105°04′41″W / 40.57222°N 105.07806°W |
| Owner | Colorado State University |
| Operator | Colorado State University |
| Capacity | est 14,000 in 1967 |
| Surface | Natural Grass (First football field in Colorado built with grass) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 1912 |
| Opened | October 5, 1912 |
| Closed | November 25, 1967 |
| Demolished | Summer 1972 |
| Tenants | |
| Colorado State University Rams (NCAA) | |
Colorado Field was the football stadium at Colorado State University between 1912 and 1967. Constructed entirely by the students and faculty in 1912, Colorado Field was the first football field in the state of Colorado to have grass sod on the playing surface. Located at the corner of College Avenue and University Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, the entire athletic complex had, along with the main football field, one football practice field, a baseball field, a cinder track around the varsity football field, volleyball courts, a basketball court, and a locker room facility. The Colorado Aggies won nine conference championships here between 1915 and 1955 with players such as Ralph "Sag" Robinson, Kenny Hyde, Julius Wagner, Thurman "Fum" McGraw, Jack Christiansen, Gary Glick and Oscar Reed playing here during its life.
In 1948 lights were added for night games but as the demand for a more updated stadium was needed, Colorado Field's last season was in 1967 as Hughes Stadium (Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium) opened in 1968. Colorado Field was torn down in 1972 and in 1988 the grounds had a rebirth as Jack Christiansen Track was built to serve the Colorado State University track team.
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