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Beginning. [edit] Lane Stadium under construction. In 1963, school administrator Stuart K. Cassell, namesake of Cassell Coliseum, proposed building a larger stadium to replace the 17,000-seat Miles Stadium, and construction began on April 1, 1964. [ 2 ]
April, 1964 - Construction began on Lane Stadium, named after Edward H. Lane, a 1910 graduate of the school and a former member of the Board of Visitors who headed an educational foundation project that raised more than $3 million for the stadium’s construction.
Building History. Construction on a stadium to seat 35,000 started in 1964 and by 1969 most major construction had been completed. The work cost $2,113,047. It was first used Sept. 24, 1965, for a freshman football game between Virginia Tech and University of Maryland, which ended in 8-8 tie.
Jul 2, 2018 · Lane Stadium was proposed by Stuart Cassell (sound familiar?) in the early 1960s, and it started construction in April 1964. The Hokies played their first game against William and Mary on...
Dec 7, 2023 · Year Opened: 1965. Capacity: 65,632. Enter Sandman. Lane Stadium, home to Virginia Tech Hokies football, opened in 1965 with a capacity of 35,000 as Virginia Tech beat William and Mary 9-7.
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May 6, 2015 · Lane Stadium – stadium description. Decision to build a new stadium at Virginia Tech was made in 1962. It meant doubling the capacity for Hokies home games from 17,000 at the old stadium to 35,050. However, despite 1.5 year of construction, the stadium wasn’t that big for Sept 1965 opening. It was delivered eventually in 1968.
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Although the stadium was not yet complete, the Hokies played their first game at Lane Stadium on October 2, 1965 against William and Mary. Construction of the $3.5 million stadium was completed by 1968 and seated 35,050 fans.
