Designed architecturally by Tucson's IEF Group, the Athletic Heritage Center will contain 9,000 sq. ft. of floor space and, at its center beneath a ceiling 30 ft. high, a "Hall of Fame" mezzanine for special events. The Heritage Center will present to the mall a face entirely of glass. "'Spectacular' will be a fitting adjective to use to describe its outward appearance," states Tom Sanders, associate athletics director for Heritage. "One of our major objectives is to create interior exhibits and displays that are just as spectacular."

The uniforms of 1999 have come a long way since the turn of the century, as demonstrated by this 1915 baseball team photograph. (more)

Although the Heritage Center's displays and exhibits will utilize UA Athletic Department memorabilia, the acquisition of historically-relevant items from private sources-principally from UA alumni-Letterwinners, other alumni, and friends of the University is imperative for the Heritage Center to reflect the richness of UA athletic history as fully as possible. "We're especially interested in historical photographs, film and videotape, uniforms and other apparel,

The 1923-24 polo team was the first Arizona team to play for a national championship title. (more)

Sanders and Heritage Center Curator Dr. Mary Ann Winslow can be reached at .

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This 1920 softball game was played at the former Union Park Racetrack, which was located at Park and 22nd Streets. (more)