Once a Memorial, Always a Memorial
By Megan Linder
It has been almost 100 years since the University of Kansas built Memorial Stadium and it is still one of the most prevalent structures on campus. The football team first played games on McCook Field but it was lacking in overall size. By the 1920’s they had outgrown their stadium and decided it was time to build a more suitable arena to host fans, students and faculty. According to College Gridirons, the initial push for the stadium as well as the construction was led by Director of Athletics, Dr. Forest “Phog” Allen. Read More