Sabine Field

Sabine Field

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = Sabine Field


fullname = Sabine Athletic Field
nickname =
location = Northfield, Vermont
built =
opened = 1921
owner = Norwich University
seating_capacity = 3,000
tenants = Norwich Cadets
dimensions =

Sabine Field is a 3,000 capacity stadium in Northfield, Vermont on the campus of the NCAA Division III-affiliated Norwich University. Opened in 1921, it serves as home to the school's football and track teams.cite web
title = 2007 Norwich University Football Media Guide
publisher = Norwich University Sports Information Office
url = http://www.norwichathletics.com/sports/fball/2007-08/07_NU_Football_MG_FULL_WEB_DOC.pdf
accessdate = 2008-02-22] The field is name for the son of Dr. George K. Sabine, a member of Norwich's Class of 1868, who provided funds to purchase the athletic field's landcite web
title = Norwich University Clickable

url = http://www.norwich.edu/about/map/ncinfo1b.html#sabine
publisher = Norwich University
accessdate = 2008-02-22]

Since 1958, Sabine Field area has also been home to a WWII-era M4 Sherman tank in honor of "the Norwich Men who served in the Armored Forces in World War II" and dedicated by Norwich alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient Captain James M. Burt. [Citation
title = In Memorium: CPT James M. Burt, USA, (Ret.)
journal = Norwich Record
publisher = Norwich University Office of Communications
volume = 99
id = 2
issue = Spring 2006
pages = 22] [Citation
title = From the University Archives: 45 Years Ago: The Tank Ceremony
journal = Norwich Record
publisher = Norwich University Office of Communications
volume = 96
id = 3
issue = Summer 2003
pages = 3]

Alumni March On

Each fall on the university's Alumni Weekend, Sabine Field hosts the Almni March On. At this ceremony, all returning alumni parade by class on to the field with the current year's Corp of Cadets. [Citation
title = Homecoming 2005: Full Weekend Coverage
journal = Norwich Record
publisher = Norwich University Office of Communications
volume = 98
id = 4
issue = Fall 2005
pages = 13-15]

Vermont ghost stories

The gate to Sabine Field is a part of Vermont ghost story lore. In the tale, the gate to field is said to be guarded by an unseen cadet whose haunting footsteps can be heard. [Citation
title = Vermont Ghost Stories and Hauntings
publisher = Vermonter.com
url = http://www.vermonter.com/haunted.asp
accessdate = 2008-02-22]

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