i &dinA(MO/State/ ,s' Second/S^nnuat ’ I sdiMctio o^^ame/ inductions' ^ptut23, 1983 ^an/^^(oi4ien/3>inin^^^(aU' , SECOND ANNUAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME EDINBORO STATE... HONORING ITS OWN 'In the battle of life. It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of a deed could have done better.'' "The credit belongs to a man who Is actually in the arena; whose face Is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and short­ coming; who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotion, spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst. If he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have tasted neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States 1901-1909 Edinboro State College took an historic step in its athletic program last year with the induction of 18 individuals into its newly created Athletic Hall of Fame. The College honored 18 charter members who had distinguished themselves in their associations with athletics at Edinboro either by virtue of their performances or by their meritorious efforts on behalf of the College's athletic program. Tonight, the Edinboro State College Athletic Department takes special pride, once again, by honoring eight new members with their induction into the Hall of Fame. Each new inductee or family representative will be presented a plaque which identifies their athletic service to the College. A duplicate plaque will be placed In the Athletic Hall of Fame trophy case located in the lobby of McComb Fieldhouse. As an added highlight, Edinboro State will also present Its annual Outstanding Administrative/Faculty Contributor, Coach of the Year and Senior Athlete of the Year awards. These honors are bestowed annually and selection is made solely by the Edinboro State College Athletic Staff members. % HALL OF FAME BOARD Mr. James McDonald - Chairman ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET 7:00 p.m. April 23,1983 Van Houten Dining Hall Ms. Nancy Acker Mr. Gary Means Mr. Fred Caro Mr. Paul Newman Mr. James Harrison Mr. David O'Dessa Mr. Michael Zahorchak PROGRAM HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE CITATIONS Master of Ceremonies ................................................... Paul Newman Sports Information Director Edinboro State College The following is a list of inductees and the citation which appears oh each Hall of Fame member's plaque. They are cited for the accomplishments they achieved while performing for the College or their meritorious efforts on behalf of Edinboro State’s athletic program. Invocation ..................................................... Rev. Dr. Ronald Hoellein Edinboro United Methodist Church DINNER Introductions .................................................................. Paul Newman Induction Ceremonies ............................James McDonald, Presenting Athletic Director Edinboro State College Special Awards ......................................................... To Be Announced Outstanding Administrative/Faculty Contributor................................. James McDonald, Presenting Coach of the Year ....................................... Robert Beagle, Presenting Vice President for Development and Planning Edinboro State College Senior Athlete of the Year ...................... Foster F. Diebold, Presenting President Edinboro State College Benediction................................................... Rev. Dr. Ronald Hoellein NANCY ACKER - Meadville, Pennsylvania Her more than twenty years of unselfish and faithful support to Edinboro's athletic program and vital leadership to the College's Health and Physical Education Department. Has the distinction of serving as the first women's intercollegiate volleyball coach at Edinboro where her teams continually distinguished themselves through winning seasons. A dedicated professional. DAVE ANTOGNOLI, 1973 - New Castle, Pennsylvania His spectacular All-American running career at Edinboro in both cross country and track. Has the outstanding distinction of finishing un­ defeated in dual collegiate cross country competition and becoming the College's first individual national champion, a feat he accomplished in both cross country and track. The top collegiate 10,000 meter finisher in the 1972 Olympic Trials. BILL HOLLAND, 1935 - Barrington, Rhode Island His outstanding basketball career at Edinboro where he was the school's first dominating center on a college team noted to be one of the first in the country to average more than 50 points per game. Recognized for his continued success in professional basketball and his remarkable con­ tributions and dedication to his career with the Shell Oil Company. HANIO *'HANK” MARIOTTI - Naples, Florida DINNER MENU Tomato Juice Tossed Salad Roast Top Round of Beef Baked Potato with Sour Cream Peas with Mushrooms Rolls and Butter Coffee-Tea-Milk Cheese Cake A special thanks to the Alumni Association, Student Services, Inc. and the College administration for helping to make this event possible. His outstanding tennis coaching career at Edinboro where he finished with a remarkable 15-year record of 122 wins and only 36 losses. Guided Edinboro to two Pennsylvania Conference championships, three district titles and three national tournament appearances. Developed three tennis All-American players, recorded 25 consecutive conference wins and was undefeated, 10-0, in 1973. JOSEPH MASSA, 1934 - Warren, Pennsylvania (Deceased) His outstanding performances in the sports of basketball and football during one of the most successful sports eras in Edinboro's early athletic history. In recognition of his continued success as a professional player in those sports and for his noted accomplishments as a teacher, coach, athletic director, professional baseball scout and sports official. LOYAL PARK, 1953 - Chicago, Illinois B. REGIS "SOX’’ HARRISON His outstanding athletic endeavors at Edinboro as a three-sport letter winner in track, basketball and football. Especially noted for his success as Edinboro's basketball coach when, in the span of only two years, he directed the College to its first Pennsylvania Conference Western Division championship. A distinguished collegiate athletic director, head baseball, basketball and football coach. JIM ROMANISZYN, 1973 - Erie, Pennsylvania His record-setting performances as a member of the most successful football team in Edinboro’s history. The only player to eclipse the 1,000yard mark in both rushing (1,266) and pass receiving (1,088) enroute to All-American honors and a pro-draft selection. Has the unique distinction of being the only Edinboro athlete to compete in both football and basketball national championship playoffs. JIM SIMS, 1964 - Erie, Pennsylvania His outstanding four-year basketball career at Edinboro where he was one of the leading scorers in the College's history and a member of the school’s first Pennsylvania Conference Western Division championship team. His noted efforts as an assistant basketball coach and head baseball coach at Edinboro. In recognition of his renowned, successful coaching career at the high school, collegiate, national and international levels in basketball. EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS ♦Henry (Heinie) Anderson, 1931 (Dec) ♦Dave O’Dessa, 1%1 ♦Walt Askins, 1960 ♦Dan Petchel, 1%5 ♦Lawrence (Irish) Blaney, 1932 (Dec) ♦Fred Riley, 1972 ♦Arnold Bradshaw, 1%3 ♦Ted Robison, 1970 ♦Gary Gilbert, 1%1 ♦Joe Sanford, 1971 ♦Curly Halmi (Dec) ♦Frank Smith, 1%9 ♦Sox Harrison ♦Frank Soscia, 1942 (Dec) ♦Joseph Leson, 1935 (Dec) ♦John B. Wolfe, 1940 ♦Emil Magdik, 1960 ♦Mike Zahorchak, 1937 ♦Charter Member First Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee One year ago Edinboro State College paid tribute to B. Regis "Sox” Harrison with his induction as the first member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Sox has been the key figure in the building of Edinboro’s athletic program where he unselfishly devoted 34 years of service to the College as an athletic director, coach and physical education instructor. Sox, who was an outstanding athlete himself, has been friends with a long list of legendary sports figures which include such prominent people as Jim Thorpe, "Pop” Warner, Connie Mack and Joe McCarthy, ironically it was McCarthy, a roommate with Harrison at Niagara University where he starred in both baseball and football who gave "Sox” his nickname. McCarthy first gave him the tag in the early 1900’s, after Indian baseball star Louis Socksalexis for whom the Cleveland Indians were named.