 Card Gym shown behind Krzyzewskiville | |
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| Former names | Duke Gymnasium (1930–1958) |
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| Location | 320 Towerview Drive Durham, NC 27708 |
| Coordinates | 35°59′51″N 78°56′29″W / 35.997374°N 78.941392°W |
| Owner | Duke University |
| Operator | Duke University |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Construction cost | $345,557[1] |
| Architect | Office of Horace Trumbauer |
| Tenants | |
| Duke Blue Devils (Wrestling, Fencing, Men’s Basketball 1930–1939) | |
Card Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Durham, North Carolina. It was home to the Duke University Blue Devils basketball team from its opening in 1930 until Cameron Indoor Stadium opened in 1940.[2] During its years as home to the men's basketball team, it had a capacity of approximately 4,000.[3] It was originally named “Duke Gymnasium” before being named after former Blue Devils head basketball coach, Wilbur Wade Card, in 1958.[1] It currently serves as the home to Duke Wrestling[4] and Fencing.
- ^ a b Roth, John (2006). The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball. Duke University Press. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-822-33904-5.
- ^ ESPN Editors (2009). ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia. Bristol, Connecticut: ESPN. ISBN 978-0-345-51392-2.
- ^ "Card Gymnasium". Duke University Campus Map. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ "Wrestlers Make Home Debut Wednesday". Go Duke. Duke Sports Information. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2015.