hhpatriot04 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 What schools have fields or stadiums named after coaches or ADs? I'm not a fan of corporate naming conventions, which often occur in large urban/suburban communities. What schools in Indiana have fields named after coaches/ADs/players/other unique community icons/contributors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainobvious Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 hours ago, hhpatriot04 said: What schools have fields or stadiums named after coaches or ADs? I'm not a fan of corporate naming conventions, which often occur in large urban/suburban communities. What schools in Indiana have fields named after coaches/ADs/players/other unique community icons/contributors? Eastbrook’s stadium is named for the present coach, Jeff Adamson. He’s very deserving of this honor!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, captainobvious said: Eastbrook’s stadium is named for the present coach, Jeff Adamson. He’s very deserving of this honor!! No doubt, but I've never been a fan of naming a stadium/facility after an ACTIVE coach for some reason. Can't really explain it, just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqbcoach1 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 5 hours ago, hhpatriot04 said: What schools have fields or stadiums named after coaches or ADs? I'm not a fan of corporate naming conventions, which often occur in large urban/suburban communities. What schools in Indiana have fields named after coaches/ADs/players/other unique community icons/contributors? If someone gives you a couple million dollars to build a field you name it whatever they want lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonman Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 The Mishawaka Cavemen play in Frank M. Steele Stadium. Steele was Mishawaka’s Coach 1924-1932 and his Cavemen claimed 2 mythical state championships (’25 and ’26). He was the Mishawaka High School Athletic Director 1934-1952 and then served as the head of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Safety for the Mishawaka School Corporation until his retirement in 1960. The stadium was built (completed) in 1939. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbat Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 LCC has Paul J. LaRocca Field and LaRocca Plaza. Became head coach at LCC in 1960 and led the Knights to an undefeated season in 1969 and their first state title in 1976. Served as the LCC Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, and eventually the Regional Superintendent of all Lafayette Catholic Schools. Quote from Coach LaRocca that probably sums it up: “Good coaching means so much more than just winning on the court or on the field. Proper coaching always meant the teaching and application of proper techniques and procedures." ... “There’s no better way to instill these values and skills in players than to organize and oversee youth programs. I’ve treasured my contributions and efforts in CYO and those youth programs that emphasize the fundamentals of life, of religion, and of football.” Still supportive of LCSS, education, and coaching, even after leaving LCSS in 1986 to take on the role of Lafayette Bank and Trust (LBT) as Vice President in charge of Business Development and Marketing. https://www.lcss.org/news/knights-to-remember-paul-j-and-alice-a-larocca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
region Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Some NWI ones for ya. Thankfully there aren’t any corporate sponsorship names in Lake/Porter/LaPorte/Jasper counties. Merrillville - Dick Demaree Stadium- coach/program founder 1946-1975 Highland - Ken “Zip” Sypult Field - first Coach 1958-75 Munster - the field isn’t named, but the entire football/soccer/baseball complex is named for school’s first Coach and AD John Friend (1964-80). I would expect them to name the football field for recently retired coach Leroy Marsh (1980-2017), the program’s second coach, in the next few years. KV - Fred Jones Field - School’s first AD and coach at pre-consolidated Wheatfield Hammond Morton - Maurey Zlotnik Field - first coach 1952-75 Whiting - Ray P. Galavan Field - first Coach 1929-41, 46-55 Gary Roosevelt (RIP) - Leonard Douglas Stadium (Coach 1947-70) East Chicago Central - Pete Rucinski Field - EC Roosevelt Coach 1937-63 Chesterton - Ray Banary Field (first Coach 1960-75) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Nowlin Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 All I know is this RAY SKILLMAN must of been one whale of a coach!!! 3 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Harvey Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 New Pal - (Marvin) Shepler Field at (Robert) Kelso Stadium. Kelso being a former princpal and Shepler being the HOF coach that coached from 68-01. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 When do we begin naming end zones, sidelines, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWFan Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 WW field is named after former coach Art Sanders and our new Ath complex is named after Phillip Bowsman. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqbcoach1 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, WWFan said: WW field is named after former coach Art Sanders and our new Ath complex is named after Phillip Bowsman. What does the new Ath complex entail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantbeareagle80 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Frankton is building a New Turf field and stadium. It will be called Otis Cress Field. On a side note: This is the 3rd time a field at Frankton has been named after him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolvesOnTheProwl Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 hour ago, maroonman said: The Mishawaka Cavemen play in Frank M. Steele Stadium. Steele was Mishawaka’s Coach 1924-1932 and his Cavemen claimed 2 mythical state championships (’25 and ’26). He was the Mishawaka High School Athletic Director 1934-1952 and then served as the head of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Safety for the Mishawaka School Corporation until his retirement in 1960. The stadium was built (completed) in 1939. Beat me to it, one of the best stadiums in the state IMO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDB26 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 hour ago, DE said: When do we begin naming end zones, sidelines, etc.? Penn now has TCU Freed Field and a Zolman Tire concession stand. Not sure where it ends. Freed Field was named after a Penn Township Trustee. While the renovations are nice, particularly the concourse area in the southwest corner of the stadium, a part of me feels like the place has been thoroughly sterilized through renovation. 17 minutes ago, WolvesOnTheProwl said: 2 hours ago, maroonman said: The Mishawaka Cavemen play in Frank M. Steele Stadium. Steele was Mishawaka’s Coach 1924-1932 and his Cavemen claimed 2 mythical state championships (’25 and ’26). He was the Mishawaka High School Athletic Director 1934-1952 and then served as the head of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Safety for the Mishawaka School Corporation until his retirement in 1960. The stadium was built (completed) in 1939. Beat me to it, one of the best stadiums in the state IMO Big time. It's got a rugged quality to it that matches their teams perfectly. Absolutely loved playing there (Rice Field would be my second favorite NIC location for a road game). I'm sure it helped that the environment was particularly hostile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolts Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Wabash River Conference Fields Attica - Lewis Bruce Field - Believe he was a pretty successful athlete for Attica who passed away at 18 Covington - Trojan Complex Fountain Central - Mustang Stadium North Vermillion - Gibson Field - named after the family that donated the land that the field is built on Parke Heritage - No Name Riverton Parke - Frank Ciolli Field - First coach at RP South Vermillion - Brent Anderson Memorial Stadium - First coach at SV, previously Clinton HS Seeger - Patriot Field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Mitchell's Field is Named after Terry Cole a great player in high school and a great player at IU and then on to the pros and 3 super Bowl rings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 hours ago, DE said: When do we begin naming end zones, sidelines, etc.? When the check clears. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Grover said: When the check clears. LOL. Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballhawk Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Bud Wright Stadium - home of the Sheridan Blackhawks. Still active, but I think 9 state titles and 2 runners-up allow you that honor. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 40 minutes ago, Ballhawk said: Bud Wright Stadium - home of the Sheridan Blackhawks. Still active, but I think 9 state titles and 2 runners-up allow you that honor. Have all the state titles begun at the current field? I remember watching games on the old field in the 60's, maybe up into the 70's. Looks like it's still there from looking at the aerial view. Appears to be a soccer field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradise1960 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Castle High School - Castle Stadium - John Lidy Field - Head Coach John Lidy 1973-2002 (209-112); 2 State Championships 1982 3A and 1994 5A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballhawk Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 29 minutes ago, gonzoron said: Have all the state titles begun at the current field? I remember watching games on the old field in the 60's, maybe up into the 70's. Looks like it's still there from looking at the aerial view. Appears to be a soccer field. 1979 was the first season on the current field and the first state championship was won in 1980. The old field is now the soccer field and is named for Barney Stout, a former football coach and administrator at the school. The baseball field was opened in 1980 and is named for Kent Harris, long time coach and assistant principal. The gym is named for former coach Larry Hobbs, who led Sheridan when they used to dominate basketball in Hamilton County. I enjoyed playing on the old field as the track was behind the bleachers and the stands were very close to the bench area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, Ballhawk said: I enjoyed playing on the old field as the track was behind the bleachers and the stands were very close to the bench area. I remember that. It was a real closed in feeling. And it always seemed dark there. I've seen games in the old gym also. That was a neat place. There were quite a few trophies in the lobby there also. Something about a top entrance gym that makes them special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsGold55 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Fred F. Park Field in Bluffton, IN,- I believe he was a coach and principal if I remember correctly. J.M. McKeand in Shelbyville,IN- I believe was a very successful coach and maybe one of the best. If we can ever get field turf, I think it would pay some great respect to Pat Parks to name field after him since he was here for almost 30 years. I have great respect for that man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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