Jack Trice Stadium
Ames, IA
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Jack Trice Stadium is a stadium located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the Iowa State Cyclones. It is named in honor of Jack Trice, Iowa State's first African American athlete, who died of injuries sustained during a 1923 game against Minnesota. Jack Trice Stadium is currently the only Division I FBS stadium or arena to be named after an African American.
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History & Stats
Former names
Cyclone Stadium / Jack Trice Field (1975–1997), Jack Trice Stadium (1997–present)
Capacity
61,500 (2015–present) Former capacity:
Record attendance
61,500
Operator
Iowa State University
Architect
Finch-Heery & DDDKG Architects, RDG Planning & Designing (renovations)
Surface
Grass (1996–present), Astroturf (1975–1995)
Construction cost
$7.6 million, ($ in 2015 dollars)
Broke ground
October 26, 1973
Renovated
1997, 2007, 2015
Expanded
1976, 1997, 2007, 2015
Tenants
Iowa State Cyclones (NCAA) (1975–present)
