Camp Randall 100: Celebrating a century of memories and moments
Exploring Camp Randall Stadium’s history through the stories of 100 influential individuals
By Andy Baggot • May 24, 2017
For much of its long and distinguished life, Camp Randall Stadium has been known as a battleground.
It rose from the soil of a Civil War training site where Union troops were enrolled and wounded Confederate soldiers were detained.
It subsequently housed and vetted U.S. military personnel leading up to World War I and World War II.
It has since become known as the home for Wisconsin football games, where 557 of them have been played since 1917.
But Camp Randall Stadium has hosted more than just conflict and more than just major college football, a reality that will be celebrated during the coming season when the facility turns 100.
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