TRAVIS PARKER FIELD at
HORACE McCOOL STADIUM

Travis E. Parker Field at Horace McCool Stadium is in its fourth decade as the home of the Statesmen and as one of the top facilities in NCAA Division II. In 31 seasons Delta State is an overall 94-62-7 at Parker Field.

Formerly known as Delta Field, the 8,000 seat stadium was completed in time for the 1970 season. In 1984, the stadium 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, the IHL Board approved a request by DSU to formerly name the stadium after former long-time head coach and director of athletics Horace L. McCool.

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 195-105-15 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. The 2001 season will feature a newly added picnic area in the southwest corner of Parker Field with renovations on the press box scheduled for 2002-2003, as part of the continuing stadium face-lift.

Top Ten Largest Home Football Crowds

Rank	Attend.	Opponent	Date	Result
1	9023	North Alabama	9-18-04	w, 28-21
2.	7635	Miss. Valley St.	9-8-01	W, 25-3
3.	7300	SE Louisiana (HC)	11-8-75	W, 19-10
4.	7200	Troy State	10-15-88	W, 24-21
5.	7000	Miss. College	10-11-75	W, 24-0
	7000	Tenn.-Martin	10-26-74	W, 29-0
6.	6850	North Dakota St.	12-2-00	W, 34-16
7.	6800	Jacksonville State	10-30-76	L, 14-24
8.	6543	Henderson State	10-21-00	W, 48-24
9.	6512	Arkansas Tech	9-13-97	L, 20-23
10.	6500	North Alabama	10-5-74	W, 26-10