Shotwell Stadium

Shotwell Stadium is a stadium in Abilene, Texas. It was built in 1959, using Rice Stadium as a model. It was initially named the Public Schools Stadium. The first game played in the Stadium was in the fall of 1959. Shortly after the first season, the stadium was renamed Shotwell Stadium, after the late P.E. “Pete” Shotwell, a longtime football coach at Abilene High School. It is primarily used for American football and soccer. It is also the home field of Abilene Christian University. The stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000 people. In addition to ACU, Shotwell Stadium is also the home field of Abilene High School and Cooper High School football games. The Abilene High/Cooper High rivalry game is played here every year and always...