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In 1895, the organizer of UC's first football team, Arch Carson , introduced a plan to build a stadium complete with wooden bleachers on the site upon which Nippert Stadium currently stands. The plans became a reality in 1901 while Carson was serving as UC's physical educationIn most educational systems, physical education (PE is a course which promotes physical activity and various sports. The intent is generally to promote fitness and health, as well as the benefits of team-building, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. director. A year later it became home to Bearcat football. The playing surface at Nippert Stadium is called Carson Field in honor of Arch Carson.

In 19161916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. Impressionist Monet paints Water Lilies'. January 8 Allied forces withdraw from, construction began in sections of a brick and concrete structure to replace the wooden stands and continued for several seasons as funds were raised. During the final game of the 1923Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years: 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 Events January 1 Grouping of all UK railway companies into four larg season with intra-state rival Miami UniversityFor Miami of Florida, see University of Miami Miami University was founded in 1809, as provided for under the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Miami University is a "public ivy," rated as one of the best 25 American public universities., UC player James Nippert sustained a spike wound injury. He died a month later of blood poisoning. Nippert's grandfather, James N. Gamble of Proctor and Gamble, donated the required funds to complete the stadium. In 1924 the completed structure was dedicated as James Gamble Nippert Memorial Stadium.

Nippert Stadium has been the site of many UC-Miami games over the years. The rivalry is the fifth-most played in college football and the oldest west of the Allegheny MountainsThe Allegheny Mountains are a part of the Appalachian mountain range located in the eastern United States. They run from northeast to southwest through West Central Pennsylvania, and the western part of Maryland and eastern West Virginia. They begin at th. The first clash between the two schools resulted in a 0-0 tie in 18881888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). In Germany, 1888 is known as the 1888 Year of Three Emperors. Events January 3 91cm telescope first used at Lick Observatory January 12 ? Blizzards in Dakota and Montana, Minnesota, Nebr. With the exception of the World War II years of 1943 and 1944, the series has run continuously since 1909.

The stadium also served as home for the American Football League expansion team, the Cincinnati Bengals, in 1968 and 1969, while their eventual permanent home at Riverfront Stadium was being constructed.