John A. Farrell Stadium is an American stadium that is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used by the West Chester University of Pennsylvania's football and track and field teams.
Description
The stadium also served as the temporary home of the Philadelphia Independence of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league during its inaugural season. Additionally, Farrell Stadium was home to the Philadelphia Eagles for its summer training camp from 1980 to 1995.
A statue of Michael Horrocks resides at one endzone of the field. Horrocks, a former Golden Rams quarterback, died 2001 in the September 11 attacks; he was a co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 175.
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External links
- Philadelphia Independence Will Play 2010 Season At West Chester University's John A. Farrell Stadium
- West Chester University's Statue Dedication Ceremony Saturday
