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3 unusual facts about Byrd Stadium


Byrd Stadium

In November 2001, as the football team once again became an ACC-title contender, temporary bleachers were brought in for an additional 3,000 seats.

In 1991, the five-story Tyser Tower, featuring luxury suites and an expanded press area, was completed on the south side of the stadium, as well as the Gossett Football Team House adjacent to the east endzone.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip saw their first game of American football at Byrd Stadium during their first trip to the U.S. in the 1950s.



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