Clark Field (Fort Worth, Texas)

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Clark Field
Location Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Owner Texas Christian University
OperatorTexas Christian University
Capacity 7,500 (1924)
25,000 (1929)
Construction
Opened1924
Construction cost$40,000
Tenants
TCU Horned Frogs football (1924–1930)

Clark Field was a stadium located on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It served the as the home venue for the TCU Horned Frogs football team from 1924 until October 1930, when Amon G. Carter Stadium opened. Prior to 1924, TCU hosted its football games at Panther Park. TCU played its first game at Clark Field on September 26, 1924, beating East Texas State. The field was dedicated two weeks later, on October 11, when TCU defeated Oklahoma A&M. [1] Clark Field was initially referred to as "University Stadium", "Frogland Stadium", and "the new playing field'. It was constructed at a cost of $40,000 and opened with a seating capacity of 7,500. Seating was later added expanding the capacity to 25,000 by 1929. TCU also hosted track and field events at Clark Field beginning in the spring of 1925. [2]

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The 1924 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1924 college football season. Led by second -year head coach Matty Bell, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record record 4–5 overall with a conference mark of 1–5, placing last of eight team in the SWC. TCU played their at Clark Field, located on campus in Fort Worth, Texas.

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The 1922 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1922 college football season. Led by John McKnight in his first and only year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 2–5–3 with a mark of 0–3–2 in TIAA play. TCU played their home games at Panther Park in Fort Worth, Texas. The team's captain was Aubrey D. "Judge" Green, who played played end.

The 1921 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1921 college football season. Led by William L. Driver in his second and final year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 6–3–1 with a mark of 2–1 in TIAA play. TCU played their home games at Panther Park in Fort Worth, Texas. The team's captain was Chester Fowler, who played played halfback.

The 1920 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1920 college football season. Led by first-year head coach William L. Driver, the Frogs compiled an overall record of 9–1 with a conference mark of 3–0, winning the TIAA title. TCU hosted Centre on New Year's Day in the Fort Worth Classic, losing by a score of 63 to 7. The team's captain was Astyanax Douglass, who played center.

The 1919 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1919 college football season. Led by Ted D. Hackney in his first and only year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 1–7. The team's captain was Will Hill Acker, who played tackle.

The 1918 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1918 college football season. Led by Ernest M. Tipton in his first and only year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 4–3. The team's captain was Bryan Miller, who played quarterback

The 1917 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1917 college football season. Led by Milton Daniel in his second and final year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 8–2. The team's captain was Ralph Martin, who played halfback.

The 1916 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1916 college football season. Led by Milton Daniel in his first year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 6–2–1. The team's captain was John Nelson, who played quarterback.

The 1915 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association during the 1915 college football season. Led by Ewing Y. Freeland in his first and only year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 4–5. TCU their home games in Fort Worth, Texas. The team's captain was John P. Cox, who played fullback. The school adopted the Horned Frogs nickname in the spring of 1915.

The 1910 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1910 college football season. Led by Kemp Lewis in his first and only year as head coach, TCU compiled an overall record of 2–6–1. TCU returned in 1910 to Fort Worth, Texas, where the university had been founded, after operating the previous 15 years in Waco, Texas. The 1910 football team played their home games at Haines Park and Butz Park in Fort Worth. The team's captain was William Massie, who played center.

The 1911 TCU football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1911 college football season. Led by Henry W. Lever in his first and only year as head coach, TCU compiled an overall record of 4–5. They played their home games at Morris Park in Fort Worth, Texas.

The 1912 TCU football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1912 college football season. The Horned Frogs finished the season 8–1 overall. Led by Willis T. Stewart in his first and only year as head coach, TCU compiled an overall record of 8–1. They played their home games at Morris Park in Fort Worth, Texas. The team's captain was Bryan F. Ware, who played guard.

The 1913 TCU football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as an independent during the 1913 college football season. TCU did not compete in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) as they had in 1912. Led by Fred Cahoon in his first and only year as head coach, TCU finished the season with a record of 5–2–1. Allen Freeman, who played tackle, was the team's captain and Luther Parker was the manager.

References

  1. "T.C.U. Stadium to Be Dedicated at Saturday Game". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . October 5, 1924. p. 21. Retrieved August 26, 2021 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .
  2. "Old Clark Field Probably Has Seen Its Last Athletic Event". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . March 13, 1932. p. 11. Retrieved August 25, 2021 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .