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7 unusual facts about Nickerson Field


Braves Field

The stadium was initially called Boston University Field and was later renamed Nickerson Field.

Significant portions of the original structure still stand in place, and make up part of the Nickerson Field sports complex.

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This SportsCenter-style show covers everything Terrier related from ice hockey at Agganis Arena to soccer at Nickerson Field.

Nickerson Field

That field was taken by eminent domain in 1955 for construction of Route 128.

In 1989, to accommodate commencement speakers U.S. President George H. W. Bush and French President François Mitterrand, a large platform was constructed to Secret Service specifications on one side of the field.

The New England Tea Men of the North American Soccer League made Nickerson Field temporary quarters in 1979 after Bay State Raceway filed a temporary restraining order preventing them from using Schaefer Stadium.

Walter Brown Arena

The building lies in the general area of the left field pavilion seats at the former Braves Field, whose right field pavilion and a portion of the field have been converted to neighboring Nickerson Field.



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