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However, the playing surface itself is still called Dudley Field. The rebuilt stadium and its Fred Russell Press Box (named for Vanderbilt alumnus, former football player, and sports journalist Fred Russell ) were designed to resemble a United States naval vessel slicing through the water—a nod to Vanderbilt's naval themed-mascot, the Commodore.
From Vanderbilt’s pigskin inception in 1892 until 1922, the Commodores competed at Old Dudley Field. After the new stadium was built, Old Dudley was rechristened Curry Field, in honor of Irby (Rabbit) Curry, a standout football player from 1914-16. Curry was killed in World War I while flying a combat mission over France in 1918.
From Vanderbilt’s pigskin inception in 1892 until 1922, the Commodores competed at Old Dudley Field. After the new stadium was built, Old Dudley was rechristened Curry Field, in honor of Irby (Rabbit) Curry, a standout football player from 1914-16. Dudley Field seated 20,000 spectators in 1922, but grew in fits and spurts to host 34,000 by 1960.
Oct 2, 2018 · The stadium began as Dudley Field, a name it would carry until 1981. In 1981 the school basically rebuilt the stadium, with the 12,000 seats on each sideline raised 10 feet above the playing surface. The newly renovated stadium was designed to resemble a naval vessel in keeping with Vanderbilt’s maritime-themed mascot… the Commodore.
However, the playing surface itself is still called Dudley Field. The rebuilt stadium and its Fred Russell Press Box (named for Vanderbilt alumnus, former football player, and sports journalist Fred Russell ) were designed to resemble a United States naval vessel slicing through the water — a nod to Vanderbilt's naval themed-mascot, the Commodore.
Moments in History. Vanderbilt Stadium (then known as Dudley Field) opened on Oct. 14, 1922, when Vanderbilt hosted Michigan. Commodore coach Dan McGugin played at Michigan and was the brother-in-law of Wolverines coach Fielding Yost. The Commodores, led by team captain and halfback Jess Neely, battled heavily favored Michigan to a 0-0 tie.
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Aug 29, 2022 · 0:30. Vanderbilt Stadium will be known as FirstBank Stadium in a 10-year naming rights deal, Vanderbilt announced Monday. The deal will begin with the 2022 season. The field will continue to be ...
