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in dollars) | architect = Bruce R. Anderson | former_names = | tenants = Little Rock Rangers (soccer), Arkansas Razorbacks (NCAA) (1948–present) Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes (NJCAA) (2007–present) Catholic High School Rockets (AAA) | seating_capacity = 54,120 (2010–present) 53,727 (1991–2009) 53,645 (1988–1990) 53,250 (1986–1987) 53,555 (1967–1985) 40,000 (1960–1966) 31,075 (1948–1959) | record_attendance = 55,912 (September 19, 1992 vs. Alabama) | dimensions = | website = (www.wmstadium.com ) }} War Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. The stadium is primarily used for American football and is the home stadium for the Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes, Catholic High School Rockets, and the secondary home stadium for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. The stadium also hosts the Delta Classic, an annual football game between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions and the Grambling State Tigers, as well as hosting the Arkansas Activities Association high school championship game in all classification. ==History== War Memorial Stadium finished construction in 1947 and had a seating capacity of 31,075. On September 19, 1948, the stadium was formally dedicated by former Arkansas Razorback and Medal of Honor recipient Maurice Britt. Britt dedicated the stadium to "the memory of her native sons and daughters who have given so much that we might have our freedom."〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, Pulaski County )〕 Following the dedication ceremony, the first game at the stadium commenced, where the Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats by a score of 40–6. War Memorial Stadium has added numerous improvements to the stadium and to the playing field. A complete lighting system and an Astroturf surface were installed for the 1970 season. A new artificial surface was installed in 1974 and also again prior to the 1984 season, before a returning to natural grass field in 1994.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work=University of Arkansas Media Relations )〕 Artificial turf was reinstalled prior to the 2002 season when AstroPlay was installed. A new scoreboard and video screen were added prior to the 2005 football season and the field was later upgraded to field turf in 2006. Renovations to the club facility and press box began on December 14, 2009, following the 4A Arkansas Activities Association high school football championship game. The renovations cost approximately $7.3 million and was completed in August 2010. The renovations also included the Sports Media Legends Wall of Honor, honoring Arkansas sports journalists that distinguished themselves in their careers and have made contributions to the stadium and to the sport. AT&T signed a sponsorship agreement with the War Memorial Stadium Commission to name the playing field AT&T Field on June 23, 2010. The naming rights of the playing field last for at least five years with an option for a 10-year agreement. With this agreement, War Memorial Stadium will earn $175,000 per year for the first five years with a 2.5% annual increase after the initial five years. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「War Memorial Stadium (Arkansas)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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