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Haas Pavilion

The Walter A. Haas Jr. Pavilion is an indoor arena in the western United States, on the campus of the University of California in Berkeley, California. It is the home venue of the Golden Bears men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. The arena is located in the middle of the main sports complex, overlooking Evans Diamond (baseball) and Edwards Stadium (track/soccer).

Walter A. Haas, Jr. Pavilion
Pete Newell Court
East entrance in 2008
Berkeley
Location in the Berkeley/Oakland area
Berkeley
Location in California
Berkeley
Location in the United States
Former namesMen's Gym (1933–1959)
Harmon Gym (1959–1997)
Location14 Frank Schlessinger Way
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Coordinates37°52′10″N 122°15′43″W / 37.8694°N 122.262°W / 37.8694; -122.262Coordinates: 37°52′10″N 122°15′43″W / 37.8694°N 122.262°W / 37.8694; -122.262
Public transit Downtown Berkeley
OwnerUniversity of California, Berkeley
OperatorUniversity of California, Berkeley
Capacity11,858 (2015–present)
11,877 (2003–2015)
11,892 (2002–2003)
12,300 (1999–2002)
6,578 (1988–1997)
6,660 (1981–1988)
7,200 (1933–1981)
Construction
Broke groundNovember 1931
OpenedJanuary 13, 1933 (1933-01-13)
90 years ago
Renovated1997–1999
Construction cost$727,500 (original)[1]
($15.2 million in 2021[2])

$57.5 million (renovation)
($93.5 million in 2021[2])
ArchitectGeorge W. Kelham (Original)

Ellerbe Becket (Renovation)
General contractorSchuler & McDonald[3]
Tenants
California Golden Bears (NCAA) (1933–1997, 1999–present)

History

The arena was originally opened 90 years ago in 1933 as the Men's Gym; it was renamed Harmon Gym in 1959, after Oakland financier A.K.P. Harmon, who donated the funds to build Cal's first indoor athletic facility in 1879.

The playing surface, after being known as simply "Room 100" since the arena opened, was renamed Pete Newell Court in 1987 in honor of head coach Pete Newell, who led Cal to the national championship in 1959.

Renovation

Proposals for replacing the old gym were bandied about from the 1970s onward, but sentiment was strongly in favor of rebuilding it instead. As a result, the arena was heavily renovated from 1997 to 1999 after a donation of about $11 million from Walter A. Haas, Jr. of Levi Strauss & Co., building a new seating bowl within the existing walls.

The new facility retains the intimate atmosphere of its predecessor, while having almost two times the seating capacity at 11,858 (originally 12,300 and later 11,877). In particular, there are no soundproofing devices. The arena contains The Bench, a courtside section that holds approximately 900 student fans. The amount of student seating doubled from the old arena, up to 2,600 from 1,300. It also holds the Pacific-10 Women's Basketball attendance record of 10,525 people, set during a game against rival Stanford University on February 23, 2008.

The renovation, which cost $57.5 million, began after the final home game in March 1997 and was finished for the start of the 1999 season. During the construction, the basketball teams played at both the Kaiser Convention Center and the Oakland Arena in Oakland.

Notable games

On December 22, 2018, the 14th ranked California Bears Women's basketball team faced the number 1 ranked University of Connecticut Huskies Women's basketball team. The Connecticut women's basketball team prevailed 76-66 at Haas Pavilion. The game set attendance records at Haas Pavilion with over 10,000 fans in attendance.

The 2009 men's basketball game between Cal and arch rival Stanford on February 14 was part of a special celebration commemorating the 100th season of Golden Bear basketball, as well as a recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cal's national title in 1959.[4]

On February 28, 2009 ESPN's College Gameday made its first appearance in Berkeley broadcasting live from inside Haas Pavilion for the men's basketball game against the #18 UCLA Bruins. Cal lost despite a large turnout.

On January 21, 2009 Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area's Chronicle Live filmed their show inside Haas for the men's basketball game against Oregon, which Cal would win. Chronicle Live Host Greg Papa also called the play-by-play for the game which was televised on Comcast Sportsnet California.

Retired jerseys

  • # 13 - Colleen Galloway (1978–80) Retired February 17, 1981
  • # 11 - Kevin Johnson (1984–87) Retired October 22, 1992
  • # 4 - Alfred Grigsby (1992–97) Retired March 8, 1997
  • # 5 - Jason Kidd (1992–94) Retired February 14, 2004
  • # 40 - Darrall Imhoff (1958–60) Retired February 14, 2009

See also

References

  1. ^ "Harmon Gym". California Athletics. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  2. ^ a b 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Open Bids for New Gymnasium at UC". Berkeley Daily Gazette. November 7, 1931. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  4. ^ . California Athletics. January 13, 2009. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.

External links

  • Official facilities page
  • Official announcement of opening

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The Walter A Haas Jr Pavilion is an indoor arena in the western United States on the campus of the University of California in Berkeley California It is the home venue of the Golden Bears men s and women s basketball women s volleyball and men s and women s gymnastics teams The arena is located in the middle of the main sports complex overlooking Evans Diamond baseball and Edwards Stadium track soccer Walter A Haas Jr PavilionPete Newell CourtEast entrance in 2008BerkeleyLocation in the Berkeley Oakland areaShow map of Oakland CaliforniaBerkeleyLocation in CaliforniaShow map of CaliforniaBerkeleyLocation in the United StatesShow map of the United StatesFormer namesMen s Gym 1933 1959 Harmon Gym 1959 1997 Location14 Frank Schlessinger WayBerkeley California U S Coordinates37 52 10 N 122 15 43 W 37 8694 N 122 262 W 37 8694 122 262 Coordinates 37 52 10 N 122 15 43 W 37 8694 N 122 262 W 37 8694 122 262Public transitDowntown BerkeleyOwnerUniversity of California BerkeleyOperatorUniversity of California BerkeleyCapacity11 858 2015 present 11 877 2003 2015 11 892 2002 2003 12 300 1999 2002 6 578 1988 1997 6 660 1981 1988 7 200 1933 1981 ConstructionBroke groundNovember 1931OpenedJanuary 13 1933 1933 01 13 90 years agoRenovated1997 1999Construction cost 727 500 original 1 15 2 million in 2021 2 57 5 million renovation 93 5 million in 2021 2 ArchitectGeorge W Kelham Original Ellerbe Becket Renovation General contractorSchuler amp McDonald 3 TenantsCalifornia Golden Bears NCAA 1933 1997 1999 present Contents 1 History 1 1 Renovation 2 Notable games 3 Retired jerseys 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe arena was originally opened 90 years ago in 1933 as the Men s Gym it was renamed Harmon Gym in 1959 after Oakland financier A K P Harmon who donated the funds to build Cal s first indoor athletic facility in 1879 The playing surface after being known as simply Room 100 since the arena opened was renamed Pete Newell Court in 1987 in honor of head coach Pete Newell who led Cal to the national championship in 1959 Renovation Edit Proposals for replacing the old gym were bandied about from the 1970s onward but sentiment was strongly in favor of rebuilding it instead As a result the arena was heavily renovated from 1997 to 1999 after a donation of about 11 million from Walter A Haas Jr of Levi Strauss amp Co building a new seating bowl within the existing walls The new facility retains the intimate atmosphere of its predecessor while having almost two times the seating capacity at 11 858 originally 12 300 and later 11 877 In particular there are no soundproofing devices The arena contains The Bench a courtside section that holds approximately 900 student fans The amount of student seating doubled from the old arena up to 2 600 from 1 300 It also holds the Pacific 10 Women s Basketball attendance record of 10 525 people set during a game against rival Stanford University on February 23 2008 The renovation which cost 57 5 million began after the final home game in March 1997 and was finished for the start of the 1999 season During the construction the basketball teams played at both the Kaiser Convention Center and the Oakland Arena in Oakland Notable games EditOn December 22 2018 the 14th ranked California Bears Women s basketball team faced the number 1 ranked University of Connecticut Huskies Women s basketball team The Connecticut women s basketball team prevailed 76 66 at Haas Pavilion The game set attendance records at Haas Pavilion with over 10 000 fans in attendance The 2009 men s basketball game between Cal and arch rival Stanford on February 14 was part of a special celebration commemorating the 100th season of Golden Bear basketball as well as a recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cal s national title in 1959 4 On February 28 2009 ESPN s College Gameday made its first appearance in Berkeley broadcasting live from inside Haas Pavilion for the men s basketball game against the 18 UCLA Bruins Cal lost despite a large turnout On January 21 2009 Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area s Chronicle Live filmed their show inside Haas for the men s basketball game against Oregon which Cal would win Chronicle Live Host Greg Papa also called the play by play for the game which was televised on Comcast Sportsnet California Retired jerseys Edit 13 Colleen Galloway 1978 80 Retired February 17 1981 11 Kevin Johnson 1984 87 Retired October 22 1992 4 Alfred Grigsby 1992 97 Retired March 8 1997 5 Jason Kidd 1992 94 Retired February 14 2004 40 Darrall Imhoff 1958 60 Retired February 14 2009See also EditList of NCAA Division I basketball arenasReferences Edit Harmon Gym California Athletics Retrieved November 13 2013 a b 1634 1699 McCusker J J 1997 How Much Is That in Real Money A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States Addenda et Corrigenda PDF American Antiquarian Society 1700 1799 McCusker J J 1992 How Much Is That in Real Money A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States PDF American Antiquarian Society 1800 present Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Consumer Price Index estimate 1800 Retrieved April 16 2022 Open Bids for New Gymnasium at UC Berkeley Daily Gazette November 7 1931 p 1 Retrieved November 13 2013 Former Great Darrall Imhoff to Have No 40 Jersey Retired California Athletics January 13 2009 Archived from the original on November 13 2013 Retrieved November 13 2013 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Haas Pavilion Official facilities page Official announcement of opening History of Harmon Gym Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Haas Pavilion amp oldid 1109633363, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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