"I understand that their property rights give the Herlochers the power to pursue a course which is so damaging to our town."
Although he's not a Penn State alumnus himself, Clifford clearly recognizes the importance of the Skeller and all that it stands for in the hearts of Penn State alumni for the past 84 years. By our estimates using Penn State's historical enrollment numbers, more than 500,000 Penn Staters have had the opportunity to drink a beer at the Skeller during their time as students.
"Thank you to all of my fans and teammates for the consideration! However, like I stated previously I do not need a trophy or to be named a finalist to define me as a player."
Onward State alumnus Dave Cole created the petition to #SaveTheSkeller that's already garnered nearly 300 signatures.
"We want to assure you that as State College residents and Penn Staters we fully understand the historic importance of that location and memories made there across decades."
Duke and Monica Gastinger have owned the two businesses since the 1980s, but the Rathskellar has been around since November 9, 1933, three days after the end of prohibition in the United States.