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Hancock Stadium

Stadium in Illinois, USA

Summary

Stadium in Illinois, USA

Field	Value
name	Hancock Stadium
image	[[File:ILST vs SDSU Homecoming 2014.jpg	350px	ILST vs SDSU Homecoming 2014]]
location	N Main St & W Locust St
Normal, IL 61761
coordinates
public_transit	Connect Transit
opened	1963
renovated	1969 (added turf), 2013
surface	FieldTurf
owner	Illinois State University
operator	Illinois State University
architect	BDMD Architects (renovations)
construction_cost	$20 million (renovations)http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/football/article_7cd25714-e938-11e0-ae62-001cc4c002e0.html
seating_capacity	13,391 (2013–present)
7,700 (2012)
9,500 (2011)
11,500 (2010)
14,000 (2008–2009)
15,000 (1977–2007)
18,000 (1963–1976)
website	Illinois State athletic facilities page

Normal, IL 61761 7,700 (2012) 9,500 (2011) 11,500 (2010) 14,000 (2008–2009) 15,000 (1977–2007) 18,000 (1963–1976)

Hancock Stadium is a 13,391-seat multi-purpose stadium in Normal, Illinois. It opened in 1963. It is home to the Illinois State University Redbirds football team as well as University High School. Central Catholic High School also played its games there through the 2004 season.

History

Opened in 1963 and named after Illinois State's former athletic director Dr. Howard Hancock. In 1969, Hancock Stadium became Illinois' first college stadium that featured artificial turf as its playing surface. The artificial turf was replaced most recently in 2010 and a new scoreboard was installed.

For many years, Hancock Stadium was the home of the Illinois High School football championships. The games moved in 1999. As new bid took place in 2022. Hancock Stadium is hosting the Illinois High School State Football Championships from 2023-2028.

Renovation

In 2000 the Kaufman Football Building was opened. This facility is now the home to the players and coaches. In recent years, Redbird football has enjoyed a resurgence of spirit and success, all bringing attention to the ailing facility. Under the leadership of athletic director (Gary Friedman) and university president (Dr. Al Bowman), plans detailing the Hancock Stadium Stadium renovations were unveiled in 2013.

The plans boast upgrades to the design of the new east-side grandstand, bleacher-back seating on the new east-side grandstand, concourse, new concession and restroom facilities, premium seating options, including 500+ chairback club seats, 5,500 sq. ft, indoor club accessible to club seat holders and 7 suites, press level above the indoor club, Redbird Team Store, where fans can purchase ISU gear, a new ticket office, and a new sound system and scoreboard (if funding allows). Newly renovated Hancock Stadium's capacity is 13,391 The estimated cost of the Hancock Stadium renovation is $20 million.

In the summer of 2011, the south bleachers of the stadium were removed to potentially start the first phase of renovations. Also fiberglass bleachers are a thing of the past, as new metal bleachers were installed on the west side of Hancock Stadium in August 2011.

Future Plans

The design of the new east-side grandstand takes into account possible future growth and expansion.

References

(September 17, 2013). "No. 24 Redbirds Re-Open Hancock Stadium Against Abilene Christian". Illinois State University Department of Athletics.
(August 29, 2012). "No. 19 Redbirds Set To Open Season vs. Dayton". Illinois State University Department of Athletics.
"Hancock Stadium". Illinois State University Department of Athletics.
"Hancock Stadium - Turf Replacement". Illinois State University.
"Why Build". Illinois State University Department of Athletics.
Reinhardt, Randy. (September 27, 2011). "ISU's Hancock Stadium to Get $20 Million Upgrade". [[The Pantagraph]].
(7 October 2015). "Hancock Stadium panoramic photos for sale".

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