Perdue Field is undergoing a facelift.
The home of the Wildcats since 1971 1972 (first game played there was Oct. 27, 1972) is getting a new playing surface, with a new drainage system. Work on the project began Monday, with the Bermuda grass surface being moved to the practice field just east of Perdue Field. A new Bermuda surface will be sprigged this week.
TCHS Athletic Director Jim Perrin said the project, which will cost around $18,000, will be completed in a matter of days and should make the field ready in time for the start of the 2009 season.
Tuesday afternoon, members of the football team assisted in getting the new surface in place at the practice field.
Perrin said a new scoreboard is also on the way to Perdue Field to replace the current one that is nearly 25 years old.
Since 1971 is incorrect. The field opened in 1973, the construction of the home stands was not complete until the 1974 season.
Posted by: W. Thomas | May 13, 2009 at 01:13 PM