Walker Field, home of DePauw baseball, was named in honor of Merle Royse "Ole" Walker, class of 1912. Merle was a two-sport athlete and earned letters in both football and basketball. He went on to have a career as a layer and investments counselor. His three children and four grandchildren funded the $60,000 construction of Walker Field. The project was completed for the 1983 baseball season. The facility includes full fencing, dugouts, a scoreboard, an outfield warning track and press box. Two sides have bleacher seating and the alternative sides have hillside seating. In 1984, a dedication ceremony and alumni game were hosted on the field.
