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Historic McCallman Field

Bryan Burrell, Neighbor

The first night football game in Rockland County was held at Nyack  High School’s field on the evening of October 26, 1944. The light towers and lights were moved from “Doc” Bernard’s Stadium in Central Nyack. The field would later be named
McCallman Field after the school districts superintendent who arranged for the
new lights.  (This history was written by James F. Leiner on his blog.

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