Supriya Ghosh (Editor)

Drake Stadium (1904)

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Owner
  
Drake University

Surface
  
Grass

Operator
  
Drake University

Opened
  
1904

Drake Stadium (1904)

Former names
  
Haskins Field (1904–1909)

Capacity
  
12,000 (1925) 2,500 (1904)

Drake Stadium was a stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally named Haskins Field, for the son of primary donor, stadium opened 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. Haskins Field was originally expected to be able to hold 40,000 fans if expanded to its maximum capacity.

References

Drake Stadium (1904) Wikipedia