Biemesderfer Stadium

Biemesderfer Stadium is the American football stadium at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, and is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Originally known as Biemesderfer Field, it has been the Marauders' football home facility since 1958. The stadium was constructed for a price of $450,000 and opened in 1970. Biemesderfer Stadium was named for Daniel Luke Biemesderfer, who was Millersville University's ninth president from 1943 to 1965.[1]

Biemesderfer Stadium
Location1 South George Street, Millersville, PA 17551
Coordinates40°0′6″N 76°21′13″W
OwnerMillersville University of Pennsylvania
OperatorMillersville University of Pennsylvania
Capacity4,300
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Broke ground1958
Opened1970
Construction cost$450,000
Tenants
Millersville Marauders (NCAA) (1970-present)

In 1985, a lighting system was added to Biemesderfer Stadium to allow night games to be played at the stadium.

References

  1. "Biemesderfer Stadium". Millersville University. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-09-25.


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