Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium at the University of Texas

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LIGHT UP THE FIELD

The University of Texas added eight 100-foot-tall light towers at a total cost of $200,000, allowing for the first ever night game at Texas Memorial Stadium.

A black and white photograph showing the newly added flood lights on both the east and west sides of Texas Memorial Stadium in 1955.
Image credit: Texas Athletics Photo Collection at The Stark Center
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