Memorial Stadium underwent numerous renovations and additions in the 1980s including a strength complex in West Stadium, an expansion to the Shulte Field House, new All-Pro field turf, and the addition of the Hewit Center for academics and dining. 

OU 1989

Huskers celebrate after a 42-25 win over Oklahoma in 1989.

Blackshirts snow KSU 1986

Blackshirts in the snow vs. Kansas State in 1986

Bill Shepard snow KSU 1986

Longtime groundskeeper Bill Shepard plows clears snow from the field

firstnight

An aerial shot of the first night game at Memorial Stadium - 1986.

Steels 1981

Anthony "Slick" Steels sings the National Anthem on Senior Day in 1981.

STADIUM ERAS

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BEFORE MEMORIAL STADIUM
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