Memorial Stadium is named for Christy Mathewson, a Bucknell alumnus who went on to become a Hall of Fame[4] pitcher for the New York Giants in the early 20th century.

[5] Mathewson was on the Walter Camp All-American football team as a kicker while a student at Bucknell.

[6] In 1990, the stadium hosted the first Patriot League men's soccer tournament final, when Fordham defeated Lafayette 1–0 on extra time to secure their first championship.

[7] On April 17, 2021, Memorial Stadium hosted the first Patriot League Football Championship Game.

Holy Cross beat Bucknell 33–10 for the Patriot League Football championship.