Called Butler Fieldhouse when constructed in 1928, it was the largest basketball arena in the US for 20 years. It was renamed in 1966 in honor of coach and athletic director, Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle,
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University is a 2,200-seat performing arts facility and is home to resident companies such as the Indianapolis Opera, JCFA’s Music at Butler and the Butler Ballet.
Butler’s football and soccer teams compete in the Butler Bowl, which was renovated in 2010. In the winter, the hills just outside of the Bowl are a favorite sledding site for the students.
