site of Clark Field (UT) (Austin, Texas)

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Clark Field was a 2,000-seat baseball park located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin near DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.

From 1924 to 1974 it served as the home field of the UT Longhorns baseball program; it was replaced by Disch-Falk Field in 1975.

Clark Field was famous for its unusual configuration. A 12- to 30-foot limestone cliff ran from left-center to center field, which made playing the outfield adventurous. Center field was nicknamed "Billy Goat Hill" because the cliff could only be accessed via a goat path in left-center.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Field_(Austin,_Texas)
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Coordinates:   30°16'52"N   97°44'4"W

Comments

  • Incorrect location. This is the site of what used to be called "Freshman Field". Texas football practiced here up through the 1960s, until Memorial Stadium was Astroturfed. The baseball facility "Clark Field" did exist, with the attributes described, but its location was due north of the football stadium, essentially where the Performing Arts Center is now.
  • Hey, is someone going to fix this site or what?
  • "climber" - Why don't YOU fix this tag, you can do it!
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