Clemson Memorial Stadium, Frank Howard Field (Death Valley)

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Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium, nicknamed "Death Valley", is the home of the Clemson University Tigers football team. Constructed from October 1941 to September 1942 at a cost of $125,000, its seating capacity was originally 20,000 in two sideline stands. The stands were extended in 1958, expanding its capacity to 38,000. 5,658 seats were added in the west end zone in 1960, and its capacity expanded to 43,568. In 1978, the south upper deck was added, expanding the stadium's capacity to 53,000. Seating was added to the northeast and southeast corners of the stadium. In 1983, the north upper deck was added, expanding the stadium's capacity to 73,900. The "WestZone" project is a two-phase project involving the renovation of the locker rooms and adding team offices and training facilities. Phase 1, in 2004-2006, involved the enclosing of the west stands and adding luxury boxes and club seating. There was also a Phase 2 in 2009.

The stadium's nickname stems from the fact that the field is situated on a valley. at the east side of the stadium is a hill in which players run down before their games are played, and on the top of the hill is "Howard's Rock". The current capacity of the stadium is 81,500.

The NFL's Carolina Panthers played the 1995 season in the stadium.