On Nov. 22, Wesleyan formally dedicated its new synthetic turf field, Citrin Field. Citrin Field was named in recognition of a generous gift from Jim Citrin P ’12, P ’14, in honor of the men’s lacrosse team. The turf field is located to the south of the Freeman Athletic Center inside Andersen Track. Citrin Field, opened for use during the fall of 2013, is a lighted field used for football, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse activity.Jim Citrin P’12, P’14, in center, spoke on behalf of the Citrin family with President Michael Roth, at left, and Athletics Director Mike Whalen ’83, at right. Jim Citrin’s son, Teddy Citrin ’12, was a high-scoring, four-year letterman in men’s lacrosse, racking up 76 goals and 13 assists for 89 scoring points while helping the Cardinals post a record of 42-23 from 2009-12. His other son, Oliver Citrin ’14, was a outstanding fan and men’s lacrosse team photographer during his Wesleyan years.Jim, Teddy and Oliver Citrin joined Wesleyan head men’s lacrosse coach John Raba and members of the 2015 team during the festivities. Citrin Field is Wesleyan’s second artificial surface field, joining Smith Field, which opened in 2006. (Photos by Jack Gorlin ’18)
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