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Taylor Stadium

Taylor Stadium as seen from the south.
Date designed: 1956 (as Simmons Field)
Date constructed: 1959
Architectural consultant: UMC Department of Construction
Named after: Coach John Simmons [hyperlink via the Internet Archive], MU Baseball Head Coach 1937-1973, and Tom Taylor.
Historical/alternate names: Taylor Baseball Stadium, New Team and Spectator Facilities, Simmons Field
Visit the UMC Archives online exhibit "Diamond Vision: Missouri Tigers on the Field."

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This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.
401 Ellis Library, Columbia, Missouri 65201
Phone: (573) 882-7567
Email: muarchives@missouri.edu
Originally published by:
Building and Infrastructure Archives
Major Revision: June 2016