Hanson Field
Hanson Field is a 16,368-seat multi-purpose stadium in Macomb, Illinois, USA. The stadium which opened in 1950 is home to the Western Illinois Leathernecks football team and track and field team. The field is named after former WIU football coach/A.D. and Marine legend Rock Hanson. A unique feature of the facility is an extensive hillside that surrounds the field allowing for additional seating for thousands of spectators. Outside the stadium, a statue of former WIU track and field coach and two time Olympic gold medalist Lee Calhoun stands and a bulldog statue is located at the main entrance.
| Location | Macomb, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°28′06″N 90°41′03″W |
| Owner | Western Illinois University |
| Operator | Western Illinois University |
| Capacity | 16,368 |
| Record attendance | 19,850 (October 20, 1973 vs. Central Michigan) |
| Surface | Matrix Turf |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1950 |
| Expanded | 2007 |
| Tenants | |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks (NCAA) (1950-present) | |
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