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Ben Hill Griffin Jr. (October 10, 1910 – March 1, 1990) was a prominent American businessman, citrus producer, politician, and philanthropist who was a native and resident of Florida. He was an alumnus of the University of Florida, a former legislator, one-time candidate for governor, and a patron of college sports and higher education in ...
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is the largest stadium in Florida, the 12th largest stadium in the United States, and the 21st largest stadium in the world, as measured by its official seating capacity of 88,548 – though, it has often held over 90,000 for Florida's home football games.
Nov 12, 2021 · Ben Hill Griffin Jr., from Frostproof, was a major figure in the Florida citrus and cattle industries. He began his business after studying agriculture for three years at UF, leaving the university before graduating with a degree.
Apr 4, 2020 · Several facelifts after the stadium’s original construction in 1930 have made Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium the state-of-the-art facility you see at today’s game. Without a bad seat in the house, "The Swamp" ranks as the largest stadium in the state of Florida.
Jul 29, 2020 · FROSTPROOF – Ben Hill Griffin III, 78, died peacefully at his Frostproof home on Saturday. Across the Heartland and the state, Griffin was known as a giant in the citrus and agriculture industries. He was well known as a businessman, a philanthropist and a champion for higher education.
He was the founder of the Highlands County Bank in Avon Park, owner of Griffin Motor Company, Griffin Fertilizer Company, as well as the Peace River Ranch where he raised commercial cattle. Before running unsuccessfully for governor in 1974 he served in the state legislature for twelve years.
Jul 3, 2023 · The University of Florida will officially renovate the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in what is expected to cost around $400 million to be a “multigeneration solution,” The Associated Press ...
May 24, 2024 · GAINESVILLE — What should the Florida Gators want out of a nine-figure renovation to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium? Six design teams presented their answers through formal bid requests to help ...
Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., 1987 Inductee. Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., started out in the citrus business with a 10-acre grove given to him by his father and subsequently built one of the largest agricultural enterprises in Florida.
Jul 3, 2023 · The news comes after five-plus years of discussions and studies about updating the 93-year-old building, formally named Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
