Construction of Junge Field began in the winter of 1933. The football stadium was named after bread producer August C. Junge. Joplin architect Trueman E. Martinie designed the 50-foot high, 3,500 seat, reinforced concrete structure. With funding from the Work Progress Administration and numerous Joplin businessmen's subscriptions, the $75,000 Spanish Mission-style stadium was dedicated on September 28, 1934.