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Memorial purpose
The stadium honors university-community members lost in World War I.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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Phog Allen
Phog Allen helped drive the new stadium project.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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McCook gift
John James McCook donated funds for an earlier field.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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Design inspiration
Princeton’s horseshoe layout influenced the stadium design.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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Kansas Relays
The first Kansas Relays were held in April 1923.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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Under-stand housing
Spaces beneath the stands housed students after World War II.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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Track removal
The stadium track was removed in 2014.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Kansas History2 — official source
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