Memorial Stadium (Champaign)
Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Champaign, Illinois, in the United States, on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The stadium is dedicated as a memorial to the Illinois men who died in World War I and World War II. The stadium is primarily used as the home of the University's football team.
Read more about Memorial Stadium (Champaign): Construction, General History, Dedication, Tributes, Capacity, Past Renovations, 2008 "Illinois Renaissance" Renovation, Other Uses
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