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corner white wall with words "Joseph and Shawn Lampe Athletics Complex"

Lampe Athletic Complex, ARM 11-0485

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Joseph and Shawn Lampe Athletic Complex

Dedicated: 1997

Named for: Joseph O. Lampe, Class of 1953 and G'55, chair of SU Board of Trustees, and his wife, Shawn

Notes: With the addition of the Carmelo Anthony Basketball Center, the Complex also included Manley Field House, Roy Simmons Sr. Coaches Center, Iocolano-Petty Football Center and several outdoor athletic fields as identified below.

Athletic Fields

J. S. Coyne Field

Dedicated: August 12, 1975

Named for: J. Stanley Coyne, founder of Coyne Textile Services, Syracuse, and philanthropist; awarded honorary Letter winner of Distinction in 1979 by SU Varsity Club

Funding: Coyne donated $600,000 for a synthetic surface for the field

Location: East Colvin Street

Notes: As of 2011, the largest outdoor sports facility on SU's campus. Used for both field hockey and as a practice football field, a 1993 renovation added a press box, bleachers for 2,700 spectators and a concession area. In 1996, the entire substructure was replaced and a new drainage system was installed, as well as new mercury vapor lights for night games. In 2005, the field was renovated again with a newer artificial surface, Astro 12.

Hookway Fields

Built: 2004

Notes: Seven natural grass fields for training, lights for night sessions

SU Soccer Stadium

Built: 1996

Notes: 120' x 75' natural grass field with stadium seating for 1,500, a concession area and press box.

Alfred Wohl Lacrosse Field

Built: 1989

Named for: Alfred Wohl, Class of 1934

Funding: Michael Wohl, son of Alfred Wohl, and Wohl family

Notes: artificial turf