Named for legendary Washington State Football Coach O.E. "Babe" Hollingbery, the Fieldhouse has withstood the test of time to become one of Washington State University's most treasured landmarks.

O.E. "Babe" Hollingbery led the Cougars on the gridiron from 1926 to 1942 and directed the team to the 1931 Rose Bowl. He compiled 93 wins in his 17-year career, still the most of any Washington State head football coach.

The brick, naturally lit facility has served a variety of purposes for WSU Athletics. Over the years, tennis, track & field, baseball, and ROTC groups have all used the facility for practice or matches.

Work began on the Fieldhouse in 1929 and the most recent renovation, in the fall of 2006, made the facility home to women’s tennis competition. Renovations included a new playing surface, updated lighting, and tennis backdrops.

With the renovation, the tennis facility has been named “The Simmelink Courts at Hollingbery Field House” in honor of Cougar supporter and donor Audrey Simmelink.