Who is Hawks Field named after?
Myrna Hawks
The field itself is named for Myrna Hawks, who was an avid supporter of the Cornhuskers’ baseball program and passed away before the completion of the stadium.
How big is Haymarket Park?
Haymarket Park
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Field size | Left Field – 335 ft (102 m) Left Center – 403 ft (123 m) Center Field – 395 ft (120 m) Right Center – 400 ft (120 m) Right Field – 325 ft (99 m) |
| Surface | Kentucky Bluegrass |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | April 12, 2000 |
Who plays at Haymarket Park?
the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Haymarket Park is the home field of the Lincoln Saltdogs and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Where do the Cornhuskers play?
Memorial Stadium
Nebraska Cornhuskers football/Arenas/Stadiums
What is the elevation of Lincoln Nebraska?
1,176′
Lincoln/Elevation
How many seats are in Haymarket Park?
8,500
Haymarket Park/Capacity
Which MLB field is the smallest?
Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox The park has the shortest distance of any field in baseball to left field (310 feet) or right field (302 feet). In left field and left center field stands the Green Monster, at 37′ 2″ tall.
Why is Memorial Stadium called Memorial?
Memorial Stadium was named in honor of the citizens of Nebraska who fought in the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World Wars I & II. Originally, Memorial Stadium consisted of stands on both the east and west sides of the gridiron.
What is the Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot?
Herbie Husker
Lil’ Red
Nebraska Cornhuskers football/Mascots
Herbie Husker is the oldest current mascot of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s sports teams. Herbie was created by Lubbock, Texas, artist Dirk West and first appeared on the cover of the Husker’s media guide in 1974. Soon after, he became the university’s official mascot.
What town in Nebraska has the lowest elevation?
| Nebraska | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,600 ft (790 m) |
| Highest elevation (Panorama Point) | 5,424 ft (1,654 m) |
| Lowest elevation (Missouri River at Kansas border) | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2020) |
When did Hawks Field at University of Nebraska Open?
The Huskers have enjoyed playing at Hawks Field since its opening in 2002. The Huskers enter the 2021 season with a 370-140-1 (.725) home record over the past 19 seasons. The largest crowd in school history occurred on April 14, 2006 when Nebraska defeated Texas A&M in front of 8,757 fans.
How did Haymarket Park get its name Hawks Field?
Hawks Field is named for one of the primary donor families that contributed to the construction of the baseball stadium. It has a playground down the right field line. Hawks field is the first collegiate venue to use the SubAir system, which can heat and cool the field year round.
Where does the Nebraska baseball team train at?
The Nebraska baseball team trains and competes at some of the top facilities in the country. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is regularly ranked at a top-10 college baseball venue in the country and the team also utilizes the 18,000 square foot Alex Gordon Training Complex.
What was the largest crowd at Hawks Field?
The largest crowd in school history occurred on April 14, 2006 when Nebraska defeated Texas A&M in front of 8,757 fans. During the 2016 season Nebraska set a school-record with 5,423 fans per game at Hawks Field.