Jack Spinks Stadium
Jack Spinks Stadium is a 22,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Lorman, Mississippi, which is the home field of the Alcorn State Braves college football team.[2] The stadium is surrounded by the campus of Alcorn State University and is adjacent to the Davey Whitney Complex.
| Full name | Jack Spinks Memorial Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Lorman, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 31.873545°N 91.134918°W |
| Owner | Alcorn State University |
| Operator | Alcorn State University |
| Capacity | 22,500 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1991–1992 |
| Opened | September 19, 1992[1] |
| Architect | Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons |
| Tenants | |
| Alcorn State Braves (NCAA) | |
History
Opened in 1992, the stadium replaced Henderson Stadium. Its name is derived from former Alcorn State Braves football player Jack Spinks.[3]
References
- "Alcorn wins in stadium opener". Hattiesburg American. Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Associated Press. September 20, 1992. p. 1C. Retrieved November 24, 2019 – via newspapers.com.
- "Alcorn State opener cancelled by lightning". The Vicksburg Post. September 4, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- "TOP 50 GREATEST FOOTBALL PLAYERS: NO. 2, JACK SPINKS". Alcorn State University Athletics. August 28, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
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