Sabine Field
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| Full name | Sabine Athletic Field |
|---|---|
| Location | Northfield, Vermont |
| Owner | Norwich University |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Opened | 1921 |
| Tenants | |
| Norwich Cadets | |
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 name 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 has also been home to a WWII-era M4 Sherman tank in honor of Norwich alumnus and Medal of Honor winner Captain James M. Burt and The Norwich Men who served in the Armored Force in World War II.[3][4]
Alumni March On
Each fall on the university's Alumni Weekend, Sabine Field hosts the Almni 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. 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, retrieved 2008-02-22