NOTEWOR Lycoming College officially dedicated Coach Frank Girardi Stadium during the football team’s home opener against SUNY Cortland on Sept. 9, 2023, in a pregame ceremony that featured College President Kent Trachte, Head Football Coach Mike Clark ’93, Coach Girardi’s son, Jerry Girardi ’86, and, of course, Coach Girardi. Clark, who played for Girardi from 1989-92, pointed out that Girardi was always quick to share credit for the football team’s success during his 36-year run as coach from 1972-2007, but was more than deserving of any of the many honors bestowed upon him during his career, including 13 Middle Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year awards and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016. LYCOMING DEDICATES GIRARDI STADIUM AT WARRIOR’S HOME OPENER Trachte read from a proclamation made by the board of trustees in October 2022, in which they stated, “Frank L. Girardi Sr. has profoundly impacted Lycoming College and did much to sustain our culture of excellence.” “The board of trustees expresses its appreciation to Coach Girardi by proclaiming that the football stadium that houses David Person Field at the Shangraw Athletic Complex shall henceforth be known as Frank L. Girardi Stadium,” said Trachte. Coach Girardi spoke last and, befitting his modest persona, quickly turned the attention to his excitement to celebrate the day with the hundreds of family members, former players, and loyal supporters from throughout his career who attended the dedication. “The best part of achieving any recognition that you may receive in your lifetime is sharing it with others,” Girardi said. “Your family, your loved ones, your friends, the outstanding fans that we have. And that’s what I’m doing today. I’m sharing this wonderful day with all of you.” The Frank L. Girardi Stadium encompasses the grandstand, press box, and training and locker rooms that the football team uses on a daily basis before practicing and playing games on David Person Field, a FieldTurfsurfaced playing field. Scan to view a video commemorating Coach Girardi’s years of service. 6 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2024 SPRING MAGAZINE
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