Robert Rice Stadium was named after Robert L. Rice, an American health club pioneer and philanthropist.
Renamed for Robert L. Rice in 1972, it was almost completely demolished after the 1997 season to make way for the Utes' current home, Rice-Eccles Stadium, which occupies the same physical footprint. Robert LeGrande "Bob" Rice (August 15, 1929  August 30, 2007) was an American health club pioneer and philanthropist. 
