On Nov. 20, the Kansas Board of Regents approved a request from Wichita State to enhance the name of the on-campus baseball stadium to Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field at Gene Stephenson Park.
The stadium name was enhanced to honor Hall of Fame coach Gene Stephenson who was the head coach at Wichita State from 1978-2013.
“We are grateful to the Kansas Board of Regents for their support of this important honor,” said Wichita State Director of Athletics Kevin Saal. “Gene Stephenson developed Wichita State into a national baseball power, advanced one of the top facilities in the country and even today, continues his loyal support of this beloved program. We are proud to enhance the naming of this incredible facility in Coach Stephenson’s honor.”