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The University of Dayton Admits the One-Millionth Flyer Basketball Spectator and Celebratesthe Fifth Anniversary of its Opening
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university of dayton
University Relations Mark Pomerleau
Dir., Information Services
DAYTON, OHIO 45469 (513) 229-2911
DAYTON, Ohio, necember 3, 1974 --- As the University of Dayton Arena opens its doors fo~ the Flyer's game against the Louisville Cardinals Thursday, December 5, it wil l admit the one-millionth Flyer basketball spectator and celebrate t he f ifth anniversary of its opening.
Since the Arena opp.ned in December of 1969, over 400 events have drawn a total attendance of 2,424, 510.
Among those who will be present for the game will be 100 workers who were members of the construction team that built the arena.
The Flyers have played 80 games in the Arena drawing an average of 12,500 fans each game.
The UD Arena, the largest facility of its kind in the area, has not only served as the home of the Flyers for the past five years, but has also been host to concerts, benefit s , graduations, assemblies and athletic events.
Thirty-seven events have been complete sellouts. Sixteen UD basketball games were among these. Last year;s victory over Notre Dame broke previous attendance records with a total of 13,528. Other sellouts were 4 NCAA games, 1 East-West All Star game, 2 High Sc~ool Games, 1 Globetrotters game and 1 Pro Basketball game.
Twelve concerts were sellouts. Performers such as Johnny Cash, Liberace, Sammy Davis, Jr., Deep Purple, Johnny Carson, Elvis Presley, Elton John, Chicago, the Dayton Philharmonic and the Bogie Buster Benefit have drawn a total of 298,294. The Bob Hope Xenia Benefit, M0nday, Dece~ber 2, drew the largest crowd ever, 14,278.
Twelve different college or high school graduations have totaled 177,250. High School basketball games have drawn a total of 518,693.
Other S7C:1ts such as a f:s emblies, Pro Tennis, Roller Derby and Close Circuit T.V. sports coverage have been seen by 240,034.
The Univers i ty of Dayton Arena seats 13,450 and was built at a cost of $4.5 million. The Arena Associates Lounge, located in the roof overlooking the playing area, has a seating capacity of 450 and is used for university and community affairs. Ground was broken November 7, 1968 and the opening night crowd saw the FlyeTs play Bowling Green on December 6, 1969.
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