UFCU Disch-Falk Field is the baseball field of the University of Texas at Austin. It has been home to Texas Longhorns baseball since it was opened on February 17, 1975. On that day, the eventual NCAA national champion Longhorns swept a doubleheader from St. Mary's by scores of 4-0 and 11-0.
The stadium is named for former Longhorns coaches Billy Disch and Bibb Falk. Beginning August 1, 2006, the name of the stadium was changed to UFCU Disch-Falk ...
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UFCU Disch-Falk Field is the baseball field of the University of Texas at Austin. It has been home to Texas Longhorns baseball since it was opened on February 17, 1975. On that day, the eventual NCAA national champion Longhorns swept a doubleheader from St. Mary's by scores of 4-0 and 11-0.
The stadium is named for former Longhorns coaches Billy Disch and Bibb Falk. Beginning August 1, 2006, the name of the stadium was changed to UFCU Disch-Falk Field, following a sponsorship deal with a local credit union, University Federal Credit Union.
During the 2005 season, the scoreboard in left-center field, which was installed in 1989 and upgraded in 1996, was completely dismantled. A new scoreboard with a full-color video screen was erected in its place.
On July 8, 2005, the University announced an $18 million renovation project for Disch-Falk Field, which was completed prior to the 2009 season. These renovations included:
Construction began in late 2006. The Longhorns played their 2007...
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