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image = [[File:Sabine field.jpg|thumb|Sabine Field, Norwich University]] |
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| url = http://www.norwichathletics.com/sports/fball/2007-08/07_NU_Football_MG_FULL_WEB_DOC.pdf |
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}}</ref> The field is named for the son of Dr. George K. Sabine, a member of Norwich's Class of 1868, who provided funds to purchase the athletic field's land<ref name="sabine">{{Citation |
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| title = Norwich University Clickable Map: Sabine Field |
| title = Norwich University Clickable Map: Sabine Field |
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| url = http://www.norwich.edu/about/map/ncinfo1b.html#sabine |
| url = http://www.norwich.edu/about/map/ncinfo1b.html#sabine |
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| publisher = Norwich University |
| publisher = Norwich University |
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| accessdate = 2008-02-22 |
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|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080216120028/http://www.norwich.edu/about/map/ncinfo1b.html#sabine <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-02-16}}</ref> |
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080216120028/http://www.norwich.edu/about/map/ncinfo1b.html#sabine <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-02-16}}</ref> |
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Since 1958, Sabine Field area has also been home to a [[World War II|WWII]]-era [[M4 Sherman]] tank named "Sabine Sally". Placed in honor of "the Norwich Men who served in the Armored Forces in World War II" and dedicated by Norwich alumnus and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient [[James M. Burt|Captain James M. Burt]].<ref>{{Citation |
Since 1958, Sabine Field area has also been home to a [[World War II|WWII]]-era [[M4 Sherman]] tank named "Sabine Sally". Placed in honor of "the Norwich Men who served in the Armored Forces in World War II" and dedicated by Norwich alumnus and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient [[James M. Burt|Captain James M. Burt]].<ref>{{Citation |
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[[Category:Norwich Cadets football]] |
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Revision as of 17:09, 10 February 2016
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| Location | Northfield, Vermont |
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| Owner | Norwich University |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Opened | 1921 |
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Sabine Field is a 3,000 capacity stadium in Northfield, Vermont on the campus of the NCAA Division III-affiliated Norwich University. Opened in 1921, it serves as home to the school's football and track teams.[1] The field is named for the son of Dr. George K. Sabine, a member of Norwich's Class of 1868, who provided funds to purchase the athletic field's land[2]
Since 1958, Sabine Field area has also been home to a WWII-era M4 Sherman tank named "Sabine Sally". Placed in honor of "the Norwich Men who served in the Armored Forces in World War II" and dedicated by Norwich alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient Captain James M. Burt.[3][4]
Alumni March On
Each fall on the university's Alumni Weekend, Sabine Field hosts the Alumni March On. At this ceremony, all returning alumni parade by class on to the field with the current year's Corp of Cadets.[5]
Vermont ghost stories
The gate to Sabine Field is a part of Vermont ghost story lore. In the tale, the gate to field is said to be guarded by an unseen cadet whose haunting footsteps can be heard.[6]
References
- ^ 2007 Norwich University Football Media Guide (PDF), Norwich University Sports Information Office, retrieved 2008-02-22
- ^ Norwich University Clickable Map: Sabine Field, Norwich University, archived from the original on 2008-02-16, retrieved 2008-02-22
- ^ "In Memorium: CPT James M. Burt, USA, (Ret.)", Norwich Record, 99 (Spring 2006), Norwich University Office of Communications: 22, 2
- ^ "From the University Archives: 45 Years Ago: The Tank Ceremony", Norwich Record, 96 (Summer 2003), Norwich University Office of Communications: 3, 3
- ^ "Homecoming 2005: Full Weekend Coverage", Norwich Record, 98 (Fall 2005), Norwich University Office of Communications: 13–15, 4
- ^ Vermont Ghost Stories and Hauntings, Vermonter.com, archived from the original on 2008-02-02, retrieved 2008-02-22
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