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Simmons Bank Pavilion completed at Torii Hunter Baseball and Softball Complex
Above: Side elevation of Simmons Bank Pavilion. The structure consists of a press box, office space, team locker room, and concession stand. Moser Construction, LLC led the construction of the project. Photo by Richard Redus
The Department of Athletics, along with UA System
Makris, Jones, and Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander
President Donald Bobbitt, members of the UA System Board
further commemorated the upgrades by throwing the first
of Trustees, Simmons First National Corp. CEO George
pitch at a game versus the Grambling State Tigers.
Makris, and Sissy's Log Cabin President Bill Jones held a
"The completion of the Simmons Bank Pavilion is
ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Simmons Bank Pavilion
a major highlight of the 2019 baseball season. UAPB is
to announce the newly named Bill Jones Field on April 19,
fortunate to have support from our community partners to
2019, at the Torii Hunter Baseball and Softball Complex.
complete the Torii Hunter Complex," said Dr. Alexander.
The Simmons Bank Pavilion consists of a press box,
"We are forever grateful for the long-standing relationships
office space, team locker room, and concession stand. Moser
with Bill Jones, Torii Hunter, and Simmons Bank that have
Construction, LLC led the construction of the project.
positioned UAPB to enhance its athletics facilities."
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UAPB Magazine • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
