< Previous 1. 6,237 June 10, 2017 vs. Kentucky (W, 6-2) NCAA Super Regional 2. 6,235 June 9, 2017 vs. Kentucky (W, 5-2) NCAA Super Regional 3. 6,210 April 4, 2017 vs. Kentucky (W, 5-3) Regular Season 4. 6,138 May 8, 2015 vs. Florida State (L, 13-4) Regular Season 5. 6,010 June 8, 2015 vs. Cal State Fullerton (L, 4-3) NCAA Super Regional 6. 6,007 June 7, 2014 vs. Kennesaw State (W, 7-4) NCAA Super Regional 7. 5,351 June 6, 2014 vs. Kennesaw State (W, 5-3) NCAA Super Regional 8. 5,143 May 29, 2015 vs. Morehead State (W, 7-2) NCAA Regional 9. 5,056 April 28, 2015 vs. Kentucky (W, 2-1) Regular Season 10. 5,042 May 12, 2015 vs. Vanderbilt (L, 5-2) Regular Season A 2013 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” and a Louisville native, Olivia Henken has performed the national anthem numerous times at Jim Patterson Stadium.” Top 10 Home Crowds in Louisville Baseball History (All Games at Jim Patterson Stadium) 30 University of Louisville n gocards.comgocards.com n University of Louisville 31 T he Flaker Family Pro Locker Room at Jim Patterson Stadium was officially opened on January 28, 2019 during a ribbon cut- ting ceremony with UofL Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics/Director of Athletics Vince Tyra and head coach Dan McDonnell joined by Aaron and Ashley Flaker, who pro- vided the lead gift on the Pro Locker Room. Located behind the UofL dugout and accessible from the first base concourse, the Flaker Family Pro Locker Room features 10 spacious lockers, two showers, one kitch- enette and lounge space with a couch, two chairs and two televisions. The Pro Locker Room will be open to Louisville alumni in professional baseball for off-season training while also serving as an umpires’ locker room on game days at Jim Patterson Stadium. 32 University of Louisville n gocards.comO n Friday, May 5, 2006, University of Louisville senior Brian Halford struck out a career-high 10 in eight innings to lead the Cardinals to a 4-3 win over Villanova on a rain-soaked night at Jim Patterson Stadium. But that was secondary to a pregame ceremony during which the Shad Mason HACK SHACK, an indoor batting facility located down the right field line at Patterson Stadium, was dedicated. The SHACK is named after the son of former UofL head baseball coach John Mason. Shad Mason’s life was tragically cut short by cancer when he was 12 years old. Now, through the generosity of local businessmen and the Mason Family, the Cardinal baseball team can get in a bullpen session or some swings 365 days a year, regardless of the weather conditions with the state-of-the-art indoor batting facility that can be used in conjunction with the basement facilities at the stadium and the Trager Center just beyond the cen- ter field fence. gocards.com n University of Louisville 33 T he Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN partnered to launch the comprehensive linear and digital ACC Network on Aug. 22, 2019. To support production for the network, the University of Louisville built a television production facility on the north- east corner of its campus to house all the equipment and personnel that is necessary to originate live programming. UofL’s 2018 production of “Louisville Live,” a preseason basketball event, won a national 2019 SVG College Sports Media Award as the best collegiate Outstanding Live Non-Game Production. The 7,850 square foot production facility was completed in September 2018 and is connected by fiber to UofL athletic venues and to ESPN. Instead of mobile trucks covering sporting events, live programming will be originated from the new centralized production facility. The $8 million project included construc- tion, equipment and integration, and fiber connection to UofL venues. The broadcast center includes two full video control rooms for linear telecasts which will air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or the ACC Network. Those two control rooms and three additional scaled back control rooms allow for live telecasts of multiple events that may either overlap, or are concurrently played to air on multiple television platforms. With fiber connections to each venue, the broadcast center also produces live, in-game content for UofL venue video walls such as those in L&N Stadium, Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium, KFC Yum! Center, Jim Pat- terson Stadium and Ulmer Field. The UofL Athletics Broadcast Center is connected by fiber to ESPN. The production facility includes a bureau studio, which allows coaches and players to do live interviews on any ESPN platform or broadcast channels. Also included in the center is a versatile studio with variable sets and a full green screen wall, personnel work space and editing rooms. The Cardinals also maintain a television production mobile unit for venues that are not connected by fiber to the broadcast center. The center is used for the creation of not only ACC Network and ESPN content, but for other video projects in support of the athletics department as well. The broadcast center also provides educational opportuni- ties for UofL students. 34 University of Louisville n gocards.comA mong the campus living options at the University of Louisville is the modern Bettie Johnson Hall, located on the northwest corner of campus. Campus life continues to build at UofL with the addition of Cardinal Park athletic facilities, new student housing, and many on-campus student events. The new student quarters are equipped with modern kitchens and private bedrooms featuring individual phone, computer and cable television connections. The complex also contains a pool, sand volleyball court, fitness center, television room, game room and laundry facilities. When it comes to student living the Uni- versity of Louisville sets the bar high. They are among the elite when it student living options, offering some of the finest living quarters in the nation. Students have the luxury of having many fine amenities, dining options and stores right at the palm of their hand. gocards.com n University of Louisville 35 36 University of Louisville n gocards.comLOUISVILLE The University & CityAbout UofL F ounded in 1798 as one of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, the Univer- sity of Louisville (UofL) is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our com- munity and society. As one of only 80 universi- ties in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we are uniquely positioned to impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global com- munities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens. Located just south of the heart of Ken- tucky’s largest city, UofL’s Belknap Campus is home to eight of the university’s 12 academ- ic schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education and Human Develop- ment, the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, the Graduate School, the Brandeis School of Law, the School of Music and the Kent School of Social Work. The Health Sciences Center is located in downtown Louisville’s medical complex and is home to the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Public Health and Information Sciences, along with University of Louisville Hospital and UofL Health – Jewish Hospital. The UofL Health enterprise includes an additional three hos- pitals, four medical centers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, Brown Cancer Center and nearly 200 physician practice locations. Shelby Campus, located in eastern Louis- ville, is home to several university centers, as well as the Shelbyhurst office park for business and technology endeavors. Redefining Student Success At UofL, we prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders, whatever their pas- sions may be. UofL’s more than 23,000 stu- dents study in 12 schools and colleges offer- ing undergraduate degrees in more than 50 fields, master’s degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral and professional degrees in more than 35 disciplines. Proudly, UofL is a pro- ducer of top scholars, including over 160 Fulbright Scholarships awarded since 2003 – more than all other Kentucky public institutions combined. A diverse and active student body enriches the educational experience at UofL. As of 2021, students of color represent more than 25% of student enrollment. Kentucky residents account for a majority of UofL’s student population; however, more than 24% of our students are from all other U.S. states and territories and we have a growing popula- tion of international students. This dynamic tapestry of perspectives helps our Cardinal Community fuel positive change. Beyond academics, UofL invests in the whole student, providing support and resources that allow for transformative, pur- pose-driven and engaged learning. We are committed to ensuring access to higher edu- cation for all, including increasing the avail- ability of financial aid for low-income and first-generation college students and pro- viding additional support and resources for underrepresented populations. UofL is rec- ognized among the nation’s best institutions for African American, LatinX and LGBTQ+ students. We have also been repeatedly designated a military-friendly school. By striving for a more equitable and accessible campus community, UofL aims to change 38 University of Louisville n gocards.com University of Louisvillegocards.com n University of Louisville 39 University of Louisville the course of future generations while pre- paring students for the careers, workplaces and complex challenges of tomorrow. Research and innovation powerhouse At UofL, we don’t only push for progress among our students. We also harness the power of innovation to better our commu- nity and beyond. The university has cen- tered research around solving three Grand Challenges of our time, aiming to advance health, empower communities and engineer the future economy through discoveries that will build a better world. In 2022, the uni- versity received more than $229 million in total research funding. Research has long been a cornerstone of UofL, where undergraduates and graduate students work side by side with experts in their fields. The university is a leader in man- ufacturing and technology, and it has earned international acclaim for groundbreaking breakthroughs in medicine, including trans- plantation, cancer research, cardiac care and spinal cord research. Across our three campuses, faculty and student researchers are aided by leading-edge computer systems and laboratories, focusing on high-demand fields including bioengineering, nanotech- nology, additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence. With the belief it takes only one spark to ignite world-changing innova- tion, we are not only creating but applying knowledge that Improves lives. Premier metropolitan university With an alumni network more than 160,000 strong, the magnitude of Cardinal achievements is felt across the world. At home, the university is one of Louisville’s largest employers and contributes signifi- cantly to the cultural and intellectual life of the community. The city serves as a class- room for UofL students, who benefit from internships and co-ops with businesses including local startups and global corpo- rations. Access to powerful partnerships with GE, Yum! Brands, UPS, IBM, Adobe, Humana and other top employers improve students’ educational experience, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowl- edge to real-world projects and issues. Our students, faculty and staff also engage in service with a purpose, setting out to impact the economic, social and cultural health and well-being of commu- nities while empowering students to make a difference. University members give back by participating in more than 540,000 service hours each year. For more than a decade, UofL’s Signature Partnership initia- tive has worked to enhance historically underserved areas of the city and is recog- nized as a national model for community engagement. Through the university’s approach to education, innovation and connection Car- dinals make impacts that make a difference, shaping a better future for all.Next >