Dudy Noble Field

The Carnegie Hall of college baseball. Dudy Noble Field is the home of Mississippi State’s baseball team. There is not a finer venue in college sports.
This stadium has seen some great players during it’s history – Will Clark, Rafael Palmeiro, Jeff Brantley, and Bobby Thigpen just to name a few. It is the epicenter of a baseball school that consistently sends players into Major League Baseball.
In addition to the high caliber baseball played at the stadium, Dudy Noble holds most of the all-​time attendance records for the college game. With a capacity for 15,000 fans to attend, DNF creates a unique chance for a college ballplayer to experience a big crowd.
The history and tradition are second to none. John Grisham has written about the uniqueness of DNF. One of my favorite experiences is seeing a player from another school step on to the field and get chills from the noise of the fans. In the tradition of good sportsmanship, the Bulldog supporters will feed the players after the game is over.
Tailgating in the «Lounge» is another tradition that defines Dudy Noble. Fans will bring in grills and cookout all game long. At times, the smoke can wander onto the field and create a bit of a fog. The players do not typically mind as it is a reminder of the food waiting to greet them later.
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Starkville in the spring, please go to a baseball game. Dudy Noble Field is full of passionate fans who really know the game and will overwhelm you with hospitality. The baseball is quite good too!