Haskins Field

Haskins Field
Owner Drake University
Operator Drake University
Surface Grass
Opened 1904
Tenants
Drake football (NCAA) (1904-1924)

Haskins Field was a stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It was named after Norman Haskins a donor for the stadium. The first game was held on October 8, 1904 with the University of Iowa winning 17-0 over Drake. The original name of the stadium was Haskins Field, but it was changed to Drake Stadium at the request of the Haskins. This is not to be confused with the current Drake Stadium built in 1925. In 1907 renovations occurred that added seating, bringing the total to 6,700 and a drainage system was also added.[1] Haskins Field was originally expected to be able to hold 40,000 fans if expanded to its maximum capacity.[2]

References

  1. Drake University (2009). "2008-09 DRAKE MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE" (PDF). Drake University. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
  2. Drake University (2006-04-16). "On Campus: It adds up: Drake Stadium quantified". Drake University. Retrieved 2011-01-08.

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