Glidden Field
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Glidden Field was an athletic venue located on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Opened in 1903, it was the home field of the Northern Illinois Huskies, primarily for football and track and field.
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Location | Northern Illinois University Lucinda Ave. and Gilbert Way DeKalb, Illinois, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 41.9354°N 88.7616°W / 41.9354; -88.7616 |
Owner | Northern Illinois University |
Operator | Northern Illinois University |
Capacity | 5,500 (final; 1965) |
Surface | Natural grass |
Opened | 1903 |
Closed | October 9, 1965 59 years ago |
Tenants | |
NIU Huskies (NCAA) (1903–1965) |
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Location in the United States
Location in Illinois