The memorial, created by E. Richard Bonham of Lewisburg, is a lifelike representation of the Staggs during their tenure as co-coaches of the Crusaders from 1947 to 1952. During those six seasons, the Crusaders compiled a 21-19-3 record and enjoyed the first undefeated, untied season in program history in 1951 with a perfect 6-0 record.

Over 20 former Crusaders who played for during that era are expected to be on hand for the ceremony, which will culminate with the unveiling of the memorial as it sits upon a brick pedestal next to the players' entrance to the playing surface, which was renamed Amos Alonzo Stagg Field in 1981 and retained the name upon the construction of Lopardo Stadium in 2000.

Amos Alonzo Stagg, Sr. (1862-1965) is one of the true fathers of modern football, developing the tackling dummy, fake kick, huddle, flanker system and lateral pass, among other innovations. He coached at Springfield College (1890-91), the University of Chicago (1892-1932) and the College of the Pacific (1933-46) before arriving at Susquehanna in 1947. Upon his retirement, his 314 career victories were the most in college football history until Paul “Bear” Bryant surpassed him in 1981.

Amos Alonzo Stagg, Jr. (1895-1993) served as head football coach at Susquehanna from 1935 to 1954 and compiled a 45-70-7 record in 17 seasons with the Crusaders. His squads posted undefeated seasons in 1940 (7-0-1) and 1951 (6-0-0), and after stepping down as head coach in 1954, Stagg remained as director of athletics and professor of physical education until 1961.

Kickoff of the game between Susquehanna (0-1) and Moravian (0-0) is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.