Wilson Field

Thanks to the generous support of many alumni, parents and friends, in the fall of 2008 W&L dedicated its renovated Wilson Field. The stadium, track and field had been home to Generals football, lacrosse and track and field for more than 80 years before renovations began in 2007.

The renovated Wilson Field is a $15.5 million project that features new home and visitor stands with a seating capacity of roughly 4,000 seats.  It is the crown jewel of W&L's outdoor athletic facilities, and includes a new state-of-the-art press box, scoreboard and sound system, lights for night games and practices, an expanded track, improved concessions areas, new restroom facilities, as well as spacious and attractive entryways and landscaping.

In conjunction with the dedication of Wilson Field, W&L announced that it has named its outdoor athletic complex in honor of Richard L. Duchossois of the Class of 1944, in recognition of his support for the University.  Duchossois has provided $10 million in support to the various projects, including a $4 million leadership gift that led early funding for Wilson Field's reconstruction and a $1.5 million challenge grant near the end of the Wilson Field campaign that enabled the University to complete the funding for the facility.

For more information on how you can help with athletic facilities and programs, please contact Mike Walsh, Special Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement, at (540) 458-8266, or mwalsh@wlu.edu.