Brewer Fieldhouse
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The Brewer Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena
in Columbia, Missouri
. It opened in 1929. It was home to the University of Missouri
Tigers basketball team prior to the Hearnes Center
opening in 1972. It was named after Chester Brewer
.
Arena
An arena is an enclosed area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the...
in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
. It opened in 1929. It was home to the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
Tigers basketball team prior to the Hearnes Center
Hearnes Center
Hearnes Center is a 13,611-seat multi-purpose arena in Columbia, Missouri. The arena opened in 1972. It is currently home to the Tigers' nationally ranked wrestling and volleyball teams as well as the school's gymnastics and indoor track & field teams...
opening in 1972. It was named after Chester Brewer
Chester Brewer
Chester Leland Brewer was an American football, basketball, baseball, and track and field coach and athletic director...
.