Texas Memorial Stadium (Texas, University of

Blanks are shredded bits of the plastic stadium seats mixed with complementary team-colored resin.

Available Sizes:

• Pen Blanks: Minimum 3/4" x 3/4" square

• Bottle Stopper and Ring Blanks: 1-1/2" round

• Blocks: 6" x 5" and a minimum of 7/8" thick

• Knife Scale Pair: 2@ 5" x 1-1/2" x 3/8" minimum

All blanks include one Hardin Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity (COA) per blank—a 4" x 6" card stock with foil-embossed seal with serialized security tag, protected in a hard-shell plastic sleeve. Full Pen Blocks are provided with 10 COAs.

Most blanks are cut to order for freshness. Pen Blocks require a 2-3 week turnaround.

No finished pens are included. Pen components sold separately from our team-colored kits or your preferred vendors.

Hook 'Em with Longhorn Legacy – Turn Your Own Stadium Story

Imagine signing game-day notes with a pen turned from seats that echoed with Texas touchdowns at Memorial Stadium, or capping a victory toast with a stopper glowing in burnt orange. From championship rings to tailgate knives, each blank carries authentic gridiron grit ready for your lathe. Explore more plastic sports blanks or pair with compatible pen component sets for instant projects.

Texas Memorial Stadium: Longhorns' Austin Icon of Gridiron Glory

Texas Memorial Stadium, officially Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, stands as the historic home of the University of Texas Longhorns football team on the Austin campus. Originally opened in 1924 as Memorial Stadium to honor Texas athletes who died in World War I, the venue began with a modest 27,000-seat capacity built on the site of Clark Field.

Construction reflected post-war patriotism and university growth, with the first game played on November 8, 1924, against Baylor. Over decades the stadium expanded significantly: seating reached 40,000 by the 1940s, then grew further with upper decks and end-zone additions through the 1950s and 1970s. A major renovation in the late 1990s modernized facilities while preserving the classic brick-and-limestone architecture.

The field surface evolved from natural grass to AstroTurf and back to natural grass, maintaining the iconic 120-yard battlefield. Record crowds have exceeded 100,000, with the current capacity listed near 95,000 after ongoing upgrades including luxury suites and improved fan amenities. The venue hosted countless Southwest Conference and Big 12 showdowns, national championship runs, and bowl games.

Naming rights added Darrell K Royal in 1996 to celebrate the legendary coach's three national titles and 167 wins. The stadium remains a living monument to Texas football tradition, fan culture, and university pride. Display your finished work with stands and COA holders or finish with Magic Juice Polishing Compound for a lasting shine.