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1958: Opening
The stadium opened on October 4, 1958.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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1971: Fiesta Bowl
The first Fiesta Bowl was played here in 1971.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Arizona State History — official source
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1976: Expansion
Seating expansion began in 1976 and continued in 1977.
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1987: Papal visit
Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1987.
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1996: Super Bowl
The stadium hosted Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
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1996: Field naming
Frank Kush Field was named on September 21, 1996.
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2014: Reinvention
A phased stadium reinvention began in 2014.
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1885: Territorial Normal School
The territorial legislature established the Territorial Normal School at Tempe on March 12, 1885. The institution later became Arizona State University.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Collection: Tempe Normal School Records - Primary Source Search
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1886: The first class
The school opened in Tempe on February 8, 1886, with 33 students in a four-classroom building.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: University history and milestones | Arizona State University
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1958: University status
Arizona voters approved the change from Arizona State College to Arizona State University in 1958 by a two-to-one margin.
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1962: Joining the WAC
Arizona State entered the Western Athletic Conference in 1962, before beginning Pac-10 play in 1978.
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1970: An unbeaten season
ASU finished 11–0 in 1970 and defeated North Carolina 48–26 in the Peach Bowl.
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1975: A perfect season
The Sun Devils completed a 12–0 season with a 17–14 Fiesta Bowl victory over Nebraska and finished second in both the AP and Coaches polls.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: From 'The Catch' to the Fiesta Bowl: 1975 football team to enter Sun Devil Hall of Fame | ASU Sun Devil Athletics
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1987: Rose Bowl victory
Arizona State defeated Michigan 22–15 in the 1987 Rose Bowl. ASU quarterback Jeff Van Raaphorst was named the game’s outstanding player.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Rose Bowl Game History - Tournament of Roses
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