Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium


 Since 1938, Donald W. Reynolds Stadium has been home to the Arkansas Razorbacks football team. In 1938, the team moved from their previous stadium, University Stadium. The original design held just over 13,000 spectators and cost almost $500,000. The stadium name didn’t last long, however, and was renamed Bailey Stadium in honor of the current governor of Arkansas, Carl Bailey. The name change only lasted three years and the Stadium returned to Razorback stadium in 1941. In 1947, the stadium expanded to 21,000 spectators by adding seats to the west side of the stadium. Soon after in 1950, more stands were added to the east side raising the capacity to 31,000. By 1965, an upper deck was added increasing seating to over 43,000. In 1985, luxury seating was added, helping the stadium reach a capacity of 50,000. In 2001, a major renovation was completed. It included a press box, suites, and another upper deck, and cost $20,000,000. Because the renovation was largely funded by wealthy Donald Reynolds, the school renamed the stadium after him. The last major renovation took place in 2018 when the school invested $160,000,000 into a project that finished the north end zone. This project included suites, club seating, and large video boards. This expansion helped finalize the capacity at 76,212. 




The University of Arkansas is well known for its popular tradition Woo Pig Sooie, Which is known as the Hog Call. Another tradition of Arkansas football is having a second home in Little Rock, Arkansas in which they have played home games yearly since 1948. The last Arkansas tradition is “Tusk,” which is a live boar mascot. The hog has been attending games since the 1960s and has become a fan favorite.  


The 1964 national champions have always had an amazing atmosphere and the home of the Razorbacks will continue to be one of the best stadiums in the Southeastern Conference.  


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