About Fulton Stadium/Bob Black Field

   Long before Fulton played its first home game at the school, what is now known as Bob Black Field served as Fulton’s practice field. Home games from 1951-1964 were played at Evans-Collins Field. In 1964, the North Knoxville Stadium Association was established with the goal of building a football stadium at Fulton High School. The NKSA worked hard to raise money for the project from local businesses and individual donors. In October of 1964, local dignitaries gathered for the ground breaking of Fulton Stadium/Falcon Field. The original stadium, consisting of the middle section of the current stadium’s bleachers, along with temporary stands, seated 3000 people and was ready for the first game of the 1965 season on August 27, 1965 against Unicoi Co. On that historic evening, a full house watched the Falcons defeat the Blue Devils 13-0. The stadium was expanded to its current configuration before the 1969 season. Fulton lost to Sevier Co. 14-8 in the first game in the completed stadium. Falcon Field was renamed “Bob Black Field,” in honor of the coach and athletic director on September 12, 1986. In the dedication game, Fulton defeated Alcoa 10-7 on Mike Potter’s overtime field goal. Fulton concluded the 2002 season with a perfect 8-0 home record, including three consecutive home victories in the TSSAA Play-offs. For the first time ever on November 1, 2002, Fulton hosted a live regional cable broadcast on CSS, as the Falcons defeated the Gibbs Eagles 47-7.

Field Decorations

     Fulton takes great pride in the appearance of Bob Black Field. Many fans have said that Fulton’s field is the best-decorated field in the area. The coaching staff spends many hours on Wednesdays painting the field for Friday’s game. The drop wing falcon on the 50-yard line first appeared during the 1992 season. This is the first season that the falcon has been painted black. The FHS designs in both end zones debuted in 1993. The current field design has been in use since the 1996 season. The drop wing falcon and FHS logos are outlined by hand prior to the start of the season by Fulton graduates Tim Parker and Jason Harbison.

“CS” Logos on Fulton’s helmets and on the field

   The Falcons are honoring the memory of former assistant coach and teacher “Dicky” Sharp. Coach Sharp was a part of the Fulton family for over 35 years, beginning his coaching career in 1965. His father, B.E. Sharp, was a member of Fulton’s first football coaching staff, serving from 1951-1957. Coach Sharp was both an outstanding teacher and coach. He won several awards for his service in the classroom. Coach Sharp passed away on October 30^th. Fulton’s 59-0 victory over Gibbs on October 31^st was dedicated to the memory of Coach Sharp, and the initials “CS” will be paced on the field and on the back of Fulton’s helmets to honor the memory of Coach Sharp. Coach Sharp’s family was honored prior to Fulton’s 1^st round playoff game against Sullivan North

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