Glidden Field

Glidden Field
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LocationNorthern Illinois University
Lucinda Ave. and Gilbert Way
DeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
Coordinates41°56′07″N 88°45′42″W / 41.9354°N 88.7616°W / 41.9354; -88.7616
OwnerNorthern Illinois University
OperatorNorthern Illinois University
Capacity5,500 (final; 1965)
SurfaceNatural grass
Opened1903
ClosedOctober 9, 1965
59 years ago
Tenants
NIU Huskies (NCAA) (1903–1965)
DeKalb is located in the United States
DeKalb
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Glidden Field was an athletic venue located on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Opened in 1903, it was the home field of the Northern Illinois Huskies, primarily for football and track and field.