Girardi inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

A LycomingFootball.com file photo.

NEW YORK – Former Lycoming College head football coach Frank Girardi joined an elite group in the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, Dec. 6, as part of the National Football Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, adding to an already legendary resume, as NFF chairman Archie Manning officially recognized Girardi as one in a 16-member class.

Girardi talks about trust at NFF Press Conference

(L) Defensive Coordinator Steve Wiser [43 Years plus 4 years as a player]
and (R) Hall of Fame Coach Frank Girardi

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former Lycoming College head football coach Frank Girardi spoke at the National Football Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner Press Conference ahead of his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame tonight, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m., at the Waldorf-Astoria, as part of the NFF’s Annual Awards Dinner. The awards dinner will be broadcast on ESPN3.

Below are Coach Girardi’s comments at the press conference, provided by Caption Northwest, Inc.

BONNIE BERNSTEIN: Frank Girardi, 1972-2007 at Lycoming, 257 victories, won 72 percent of his games, one of only 17 coaches on any level -- any level -- to reach 250 wins at one school. Coach, Coach Bowes was talking about the importance of having an eye for talent, hiring coaches around who can complement you. But you think about that: 250 wins at one school, 29 straight winning seasons. What's the formula? What really worked? If you had a bunch of young, aspiring coaches sitting here in front of you, what would you -- how would you guide them?

Frank Girardi's College Football Hall of Fame Intro Video

This is the video that was played at the 2016 National Football Foundation Awards Dinner before Coach Frank Girardi was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Legendary Lycoming Coach Frank Girardi honored with Medallion on the City of Williamsport's Sports Walk

Photo courtesy of AC Cruz.

Hall of Fame coach Frank Girardi honored with a Medallion on the City of Williamsport's Sports Walk. The recognition of this great coach keeps coming in.

2016 Lycoming College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Coach Steve Wiser and Coach Girardi

(Left to Right) Jerry Girardi, Mike Clark, Inductee Sean Graf, Coach Frank Girardi, Robb Curry and Steve Wiser.

Northumberland County Commissioners Honor Legendary Lycoming Football Coach Frank Girardi

2001 - Head Coach Frank Girardi present an award to
defensive back Derrick Dougherty from Media, PA,
Cardinal O’Hara HS

Sunbury, PA - According to the Daily Item, the commissioners presented a proclamation to retired football coach Frank Girardi.

Girardi, 76, a 36-year football coach from Lycoming College who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December, coached hundreds of players from Northumberland County schools, including Schiccatano. His record was 257-97-4.

“He has helped and coached so many athletes in our area,” Schiccatano said. “We have kids from every high school who played for this coach.”

Girardi’s legacy is his players, he said.

Girardi said he will always have a special place in his heart for coal region athletes.

Girardi Reaches Ultimate Recognition as College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016

The world changed in 2001 and Lycoming Head Coach Frank Girardi was someone who kept things in perspective and gave much needed support.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – At the end of the 1971 football season, Frank Girardi got a knock on his door. An assistant coach for the Lycoming College football team, he was surprised to find then-Lycoming College President Harold Hutson there. The conversation was quick, as Girardi remembers it, and by the time Hutson left, Girardi was the head coach of the Warriors.

Girardi Reaches Ultimate Recognition as College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016

The world changed in 2001 and Lycoming Head Coach Frank Girardi was someone who kept things in perspective and gave much needed support.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – At the end of the 1971 football season, Frank Girardi got a knock on his door. An assistant coach for the Lycoming College football team, he was surprised to find then-Lycoming College President Harold Hutson there. The conversation was quick, as Girardi remembers it, and by the time Hutson left, Girardi was the head coach of the Warriors.