Coleman Coliseum, formerly known as Memorial Coliseum, is a historic sports venue located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since its opening in 1968, it has been the home court for the University of Alabama's men's basketball team and has witnessed over 600 victories. With a seating capacity of 14,474, the coliseum stands as a testament to the rich athletic history of the Crimson Tide.
Originally built at a cost of $4.2 million, Coleman Coliseum boasts a distinctive arched roof that reaches 90 feet above the playing surface. The coliseum covers nearly 100,000 square feet of space in its main seating bowl, providing an impressive setting for sporting events and other entertainment. In 1988, it was renamed in honor of Jefferson Jackson Jeff Coleman, a prominent figure in the university's history who played a key role in the planning and construction of the coliseum.
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