Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium

at S Florence Ave & E 8th St, Tulsa , 74104 United States

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Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium (often shortened to HA Chapman Stadium) is a football stadium located on the campus of the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is primarily the home of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team. The stadium currently seats 30,000.HistorySkelly Field was built in 1930 as a 14,500-seat stadium. It was named for its primary benefactor, William Skelly, the founder of Skelly Oil. Tulsa defeated Arkansas 26–6 at the opening game on October 4, 1930.In 1947 the north stands were added and the stadium was renamed Skelly Stadium. In 1965, the track was removed, the field was lowered, the west stands were expanded and the south stands were added, bringing the total capacity to 40,385 seats. In February 2005, the north stands were demolished to make way for the new Case Athletic Complex, reducing the seating capacity to 35,542. In 2007–2008, the stadium was renovated, reducing capacity to 30,000The stadium, located on historic U.S. Route 66, hosted the Oklahoma Outlaws of the USFL in 1984. Skelly was once the principal home field for two American football legends – future NFL Hall-of-Famer Steve Largent when he played for the University of Tulsa and Doug Williams of the Oklahoma Outlaws, who later was a Super Bowl MVP for the Washington Redskins. The stadium was also home to the Tulsa Roughnecks of the North American Soccer League 1978–1984 and the short-lived Tulsa Mustangs of the AFA.

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I recently decided to make TU my home and college of choice. I was on the fence when I arrived for the prospective students preview but after being on... Read more

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Beautiful campus located close to Downtown Tulsa. There are gorgeous buildings and open green spaces. It's really quite lovely.

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Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium is Tulsa based place and this enity listed in Sports Venue & Stadium category. Located at S Florence Ave & E 8th St OK 74104. Contact phone number of Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium: (918) 631-4688