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The historic Penn Relay Carnival is set to take place on April 24-26 at Franklin Field. Penn Relays and participating colleges have expanded significantly over the first few decades. By 1920, Franklin Field was the permanent home of the Penn Relays. Explore how the crowds have changed throughout the decades, including the construction of the upper deck of the stadium in 1925.

1913

1920



1952

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1964



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1970

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1988

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1997

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2000

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2005

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2008

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2009

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2010

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2022

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2024

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