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Legion Stadium (North Carolina)

Coordinates: 34°12′7″N 77°56′17″W / 34.20194°N 77.93806°W / 34.20194; -77.93806
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Legion Stadium
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LocationWilmington, North Carolina
Coordinates34°12′7″N 77°56′17″W / 34.20194°N 77.93806°W / 34.20194; -77.93806
Capacity6,000
SurfaceFieldTurf
Construction
Opened1930s
Renovated2011
Tenants
Wilmington Hammerheads FC (USL/PDL) (2003–2009, 2011–2016)
Front side of Legion Stadium

Legion Stadium is a 6,000 seat stadium located in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is part of the Legion Sports Complex and was home of the Wilmington Hammerheads of the Premier Development League.

Originally built in the 1930s, the facility received several renovations over the years, including a recent one in 2011.[1][2] The stadium has 3,500 seats in the grandstand and 2,500 visitor seats. It also has 40 handicapped seats and a 4-acre (16,000 m2) parking lot.

References

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  1. ^ Matson, Patricia E. (December 23, 2010). "Commissioners vote 3-2 for artificial turf at Legion". Lumina News.
  2. ^ StarNewsOnline.com. "Legion Sports Complex". StarNewsOnline.com.
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