University of Oklahoma to Name New Student-Athlete Center for Toby Keith
The late Country Music Hall of Famer was a longtime supporter of OU athletics.
The University of Oklahoma will soon name a new student athlete training facility in honor of the late Toby Keith, a revered Country Music Hall of Famer and longtime Oklahoma native. Keith, who passed away in February 2024 after a battle with stomach cancer, made significant philanthropic contributions to the university’s baseball program. Construction for the new building, which will be constructed alongside the Kimrey Family Stadium, is set to commence in the coming months and is expected to be completed by 2028.
Keith’s widow, Tricia Covel, expressed her family's honor in supporting the school and the athletes, stating that Toby would have been delighted to be a part of the project. The new facility, named the Toby Keith Family Performance Center, will provide student athletes with top-notch resources for player development, training, sports performance, and related team activities.
This addition is part of a $49 million renovation and expansion of the Kimrey Family Stadium, aimed at elevating the overall experience for athletes, coaches, and fans.
OU’s head baseball coach, Skip Johnson, emphasized the lasting impact Toby Keith had on numerous lives through his generosity and support. He stated that the player development facility will further change the lives of future student athletes who step into the building.
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