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5 unusual facts about Amos Alonzo Stagg


Bill Becker

While there he played football under the legendary coach, Amos Alonzo Stagg.

Greensburg Athletic Association

Wyant was cited by his coach at Chicago, Amos Alonzo Stagg, as “one of the best men that ever donned the canvas jacket” (then part of the uniform).

John Harkins

Later, when he took over as the head coach of Yale's baseball team, one of his players was long-time future college football head coach for the University of Chicago and the University of the Pacific, Amos Alonzo Stagg.

Olympia Fields, Illinois

Its name, Olympia Fields Country Club, was selected by University of Chicago coach Alonzo Stagg.

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Amos Alonzo Stagg, football coach, served as an advisor at Susquehanna University from 1947 to 1952


Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

The school district chose to name the school for former University of Chicago football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg.


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