Arkansas Basketball, 1950s

Like its predecessor, Barnhill Fieldhouse was a multifaceted facility. Inside among the basketball equipment was workout space for the football team, a dirt track for the track team and atlhetic offices. The building also was used for concerts and speaking engagements. Pictured above, a capacity crowd gathers in 1969 to hear Muhammad Ali speak.

Image and Reflection: A Pictorial History of the University of Arkansas

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