Hanson Field

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Hanson Field
Location	Macomb, Illinois
Opened	1950
Owner	Western Illinois University
Operator	Western Illinois University
Surface	Natural grass
Tenants	Western Illinois University Leathernecks (NCAA)
Capacity	17,168

Hanson Field is a 17,168-seat multi-purpose stadium in Macomb, Illinois, USA. It opened in 1950 and is home to the Western Illinois University Leathernecks football team. The Leathernecks have a record of 205-37-7 since 1950. From 1996 through 2004, Hanson Field was the training camp home of the National Football League's St. Louis Rams.

Outside the stadium, a statue of former WIU track and field coach and two time Olympic gold medalist Lee Calhoun stands. The field is named after former WIU football coach, Ray Hanson.

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