Susquehanna University - 1960 to 1969

Shown here is Crusader Steve Freeh. Having lost an arm to cancer as a young boy, Freeh continued to play football. In 1969, Freeh won a game for the Crusaders with a last minute field goal against a nationally ranked Westminster team. Freeh's career at Susquehanna spanned 1967 to 1970.

In November 1965, Susquehanna University Athletic Director and head football coach Jim Garrett resigned after a situation at a football game against Lycoming College. His coaching staff also resigned out of loyalty to Garrett. Already committed to playing two remaining games, the team was coached by President Weber and Assistant Professor of Education, Donald Wissinger.

Susquehanna began cheering on its football team with October 21, 1922's "Alumni Day," the University's original Homecoming. Celebrations have continued over the years and traditional Homecoming activities include the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, dances, parades with elaborate floats and of course, the traditional football showdown. These images from the 1967 Lanthorn show students enjoying various Homecoming activities.

The intramural sports program at Susquehanna University was a recreational league open to all students. Shown here are the members of the Lambda Chi Alpha intramural football team who brought home the championship in 1963.