Delta State University

Travis E. Parker Field at Horace McCool Stadium is in its fourth decade as the home of the Statesmen Football. In 32 seasons Delta State is an overall 106-66-7 at the facility.

Formerly known as Delta Field and Travis E. Parker Field, the 8,000 seat stadium was completed in time for the 1970 season. In 1984, the field was renamed to honor former Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees member, Travis E. Parker, a tireless supporter of Delta State University and the Delta area communities. In 2007, DSU honored long-time coach and administrator Horace McCool by naming the stadium in his honor. McCool was 76-48-3 in 14 seasons as head coach of the Statesmen.

The current facility replaced the “old” Delta Field, which is located between Sillers Coliseum and the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation House on the Delta State campus. The Statesmen have enjoyed a 203-107-15 mark at home.

The two-level press facility includes booths for radio, film, coaches, and working press, as well as to a snack kitchen and restroom. The press box is completely enclosed, with the exception of the second-level film deck, and is climate controlled for year-round comfort and convenience.

As part of Delta State University’s continued support of collegiate athletics, several hundred chairback seats were added in 1993. In 2001, a newly added picnic area in the southwest corner of Parker Field was added and renovations on the press box are scheduled for the future, as part of the continuing stadium face-lift.

Top 10 Attendance Records at Delta State:
1. North Alabama (9-18-04) - 9,023 - W, 28-21
2. Mississippi Valley St. (9-8-01) - 7,635 - W, 25-3
3. SE Louisiana (HC) (11-8-75) - 7,300 - W, 19-10
3. Troy State (10-15-88) - 7,300 - W, 24-21
5. Arkansas Tech (10-6-07) - 7,264 - W, 43-14
5. West Georgia (10-27-07) - 7,241 - W, 41-9
6. Henderson State (9- 15-07) - 7,125 - W, 9-7
7. Mississippi College (10-11-75) - 7,000 - W, 24-0
7. Tennessee-Martin (10-26-74) - 7,000 - W, 29-0
8. North Dakota State (12-2-00) - 6,850 - W, 34-16
9. Jacksonville State (10-30-76) - 6,800 - L, 14-24
10. Henderson State (10-21-00) - 6,543 - W, 48-24