Hastings College: Premier NAIA Athletic Facilities
Hastings College boasts some of the top athletic facilities at the NAIA level, offering a combination of modern design, historical significance, and community impact.
Osborne Family Sports Complex
- A $14.5 million facility and a centerpiece of campus athletics.
- Includes the Lynn Farrell Arena and Gottsch Weight Room.
- Features a life-size bronze statue titled “To Be a Difference Maker”, honoring Bobby Gottsch and sculpted by Dave Biehl.
Lloyd Wilson Field
- Seats over 3,000 fans (including wheelchair-accessible spaces).
- Home to Hastings College Broncos and Hastings High Tigers.
- Includes a high-tech press box, field turf, and a new video scoreboard added in 2023 with instant replay capabilities.
Lynn Farrell Arena
- Opened in 2002; seats 2,300 fans.
- Renovated court with dual wood tones (2015).
- Houses a 5,000 sq. ft. Gottsch Weight Room, state-of-the-art training room, and the Fleharty Center with classrooms and faculty offices.
Duncan Field
- Historic stadium built in 1941, renamed after Donald Duncan.
- Field dimensions favor pitchers (over 400 ft. to center field).
- Hosted the Hastings Giants, a Class D minor league team (1956–1959).
- Legendary host of the American Legion World Series (1959–1961, 1969), featuring future stars like Rusty Staub.
- Has been a key venue in Nebraska’s baseball history, showcasing national-level talent and drawing tens of thousands of fans.
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