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

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MAKING A HORSESHOE

In 1926, the North end of the stadium was enclosed to make a horseshoe-style stadium. The project cost $125,000 and increased capacity to 40,500 spectators.

A black and white photo of Texas Memorial Stadium in 1926 when the stadium became a horseshoe-shape.
Image credit: Texas Athletics Photo Collection at The Stark Center
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