Some facts about Albright's Shirk Stadium:
- Originally dedicated in 1925, Albright College had full ownership of the complex since 1929 when Albright merged with Schuylkill College.
- Over the years several high schools including Governor Mifflin and Reading High would use the field for games, and would pay a rental fee.
- In 2005, a major renovation of the facility was conducted- a $6.5 million project that including a $2 million donation from Reading (the rest came from Albright). Both institutions felt a partnership was the best option, allowing the Reading football team and all of Albright's field sports to enjoy a higher-quality facility without the costs associated with building two separate stadiums.
- Of course Reading H.S. now uses the facility for all home football games and no longer pays any fee after their contribution to the project, but Albright has still retained control of the property and all other scheduling decisions.
- Jimmy McCumber, Albright Sports Information Director
- Originally dedicated in 1925, Albright College had full ownership of the complex since 1929 when Albright merged with Schuylkill College.
- Over the years several high schools including Governor Mifflin and Reading High would use the field for games, and would pay a rental fee.
- In 2005, a major renovation of the facility was conducted- a $6.5 million project that including a $2 million donation from Reading (the rest came from Albright). Both institutions felt a partnership was the best option, allowing the Reading football team and all of Albright's field sports to enjoy a higher-quality facility without the costs associated with building two separate stadiums.
- Of course Reading H.S. now uses the facility for all home football games and no longer pays any fee after their contribution to the project, but Albright has still retained control of the property and all other scheduling decisions.
- Jimmy McCumber, Albright Sports Information Director