House Park Stadium

House Park Stadium

1301 Shoal Creek Blvd -- Austin, Texas 78701


The iconic House Park Stadium has been serving the community for 75 years and counting. It has maintained its character since 1939, while becoming a favorite, up to date facility for football and many other events. It easily holds its own becoming the seventh member of “Texas Bob’s” Texas Football Stadium Hall of Fame.

House Park Stadium contract for construction was released to J.R. Blackmore & Sons to build a concrete stadium in December 1938. The stadium was designed by Giesecke & Harris. The project was completed in September of 1939.

Dedication: "Johnson, Rainey to Speak"

"The kickoff will soar across arc-lighted House Park field about 8 P.M. Before the Maroons and the Lions collide head-on, there will be ceremonies dedicating the new north grandstand which pushes House Park's seating capacity to 7.000. Congressman. Lyndon B. Johnson and President, Homer P. Hainey of the University of Texas will be the speakers. A colorful pageant of pep squads, bands, team sweethearts and the football squads of Austin High, Lockhart and all Austin junior high schools will help usher in King Football.”

What to exspect at the game

Both teams have lines of fairly husky proportions and light horse backfields. Lockhart will depend on a sturdy defense led by 210-pound Gus Morales, veteran tackle. The Maroons will counter with 211-pound Carradine Dipprey, star tackle; J. D. Griffin, all-district guard; Duane Coltharp, classy end; J. B. Giles, 165-pound center, and others to fill out a forward wall averaging about 160 pounds. Jack Allison, regular left end at 140 pounds, pulls down the Maroon line average but strengthens the defense with his gritty tackling.

Capt. Eugene Ellwood, 175-pound tackle, will ramrod the Lockhart attack, aided by several jack-rabbit backs who Will threaten the Austin flanks with their speed.

Final Score:
Austin High School: 7
Lockhart: 0

Austin American: September 15, 1939