Quinn Coliseum is the

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, wrestling, and

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. Located at the center of campus on G Avenue between 7th and 8th streets, it serves as the home for Eastern Oregon Mountaineers indoor teams. It was constructed in 1958 with a "wing" architecture theme, and seats 1,403. Quinn Coliseum is named for coach Bob Quinn, who coached a variety of sports at the school between 1929 and 1967. Quinn Coliseum hosted

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matches in the 1980s. In 1986, a drowning occurred in the deep end of the pool facilities. John Norton, 45 of

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, was discovered at the bottom of the pool by a

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and was unresponsive to revive him. In 2007, Quinn Coliseum was renovated, which included a new

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, energy efficient lighting, and new indoor

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batting cages. Quinn was rebuilt by SERA Architects from

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in 2014 that added a 2-storey entrance as well as a practice gym and offices.

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