Donnell, son of James C. Donnell, and then president of The Ohio Oil Company, the forerunner of today's Marathon Oil Company stood before a crowd of over 2,000 people and said, “We have endeavored to the best of our ability to carry out the plans in accordance with the wishes of the originator of this idea, and our only regret is that he was not spared to be present at the dedication and to share the happiness of this occasion.” Donnell's, untimely death in 1927, one year prior to the completion and dedication, prevented him from being a part of these ceremonies.

Years earlier, however, Donnell resolved to give the public schools in Findlay an athletic field.

Findlay embarked in 1928 on a growing athletic program with no expense to the taxpayer, an envy of many communities throughout the state of Ohio.

Donnell continued his guidance and financial support for improvements to the stadium from 1928 to 1936, donating tennis courts to the schools in 1928, followed by the combination wading pool and skating rink in 1930.

Radiation from the infill evaporates the moisture creating a cooling effect Completing the installation of the surface was a drainage system.

The largest video board for a high school stadium in the state is equipped with a video room onsite to cut to multiple game camera angles, and instant replays (with multiple angles); in addition, a ribbon full matrix board (the first for a high school facility in the nation) lines the press box separating the two levels capable of showing game, player, and statistical information.

A block 'F' at the fifty-yard line, in shaded white with a yellow and blue outline sat at the midpoint of the surface.

The three layer infill system allows for optimal player safety, while delivering a softer touch and reduced heat mapping.

Using polymer process geometry, the turf is 14% less abrasive, reduces water splash by 62%, and is a 130 micron improvement over the previous surface's depth.