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THIRD ANNUAL
ATHLETIC
# HALL OF FAME
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY...
JEFF TROVER
FEBRUARY 28,1984
''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
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET
7:00 p.m.
April 28,1984
Van Houten Dining Hall
Edinboro University took a historic step in its athletic program two
years ago with the induction of 18 individuals into its newly created
Athletic Hall of Fame. The University 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 University's athletic program.
Tonight, the Fighting Scots Athletic Department takes special pride,
once again, by honoring eight new members with their induction into
the Hall of Fame. Each new inductee or representative will be presented
a plaque which identifies his or her athletic service to the University. 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 University will also present its
annual Outstanding Administrative/Faculty Contributor, Coach of the
Year and Senior Athletes of the Year awards. These honors are bestowed
annually and selection is made solely by the University's athletic staff
members.
....
>,>•
HALL OF FAME BOARD
Mr. James McDonald - Chairman
Ms. Nancy Acker
Dr. 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 University
The following is a list of Inductees and the citation which appears on each
Hall of Fame member^s plaque. They are cited for the accomplishments
they achieved while performing for the University or their meritorious
efforts on behalf of Edinboro^s athletic program.
Invocation ............ ........................................... Reverend Leon T. Muroski
Edinboro Our Lady of the Lake Parish
DINNER
Introductions ........................................................................
Paul Newman
Induction Ceremonies ............................ .. James McDonald, Presenting
Athletic Director
Edinboro University
Special Awards .................................................. Paul Newman, Presenting
Outstanding Administrative/Faculty Contributor......................................
James McDonald, Presenting
Coach of the Year .................................... ..
Robert Beagle, Presenting
Vice President for Development and Planning
Edinboro University
TOM HERR, 1974 — Millenville, Pennsylvania
His outstanding career at Edinboro where he was the school's first
national champion in wrestling and won a record 83 matches. A two-time
All-American heavyweight wrestler who holds the Edinboro mark for
pins (42) and single season record for wins (28). Twice a Pennsylvania
Conference grappling champion and a conference First Team defensive
tackle in football.
J. |. (JACK) McCURRY, 1972 — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
His outstanding football career at Edinboro where he set a season
interception record (8) and the mark (85 yards) for the longest scoring
punt return. An All-American and All-Conference defensive back who
played on the best football team in Edinboro's history and was equally
successful in the classroom where he was salutatorian of his class.
Selected Pennsylvania High School Coach of the Year In 1983.
BOB McVEICH, 1951 — Doyiestown, Pennsylvania
Senior Female Athlete of the Year..............
Sandra Krause, Presenting
President
Edinboro Alumni Association
^nior Male Athlete of the Year.............. Foster F. Diebold, Presenting
Sox Harrison Award
President
Edinboro University
Benediction...................................................... Reverend Leon T. Muroski
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, University Services, Inc.,
Custom Management Corp., and the University administration for
helping to make this event possible.
His outstanding performances in basketball as one of the top scorers In
Edinboro's history. Selected the most outstanding center on the 1951
West Penn Little Ten All Conference All Stars when he also won the
league's scoring title with 363 points. The first Edinboro player to average
over 20 points per game (20.2) and the record holder for the most free
throws made in a game (14J.
JERRY MIFSUD, 1973 — Erie, Pennsylvania
His spectacular performances in baseball at Edinboro where he set eight
records In a single season among which were a .417 batting average and
seven stolen bases in a single game while leading the Scots to their best
year in history. Was the Pennsylvania Conference's top All-Star vote
getter and was named the MVP In the Tri-State Coaches Association
All-Star game before joining the pro ranks.
KEITH NICOLLS, 1951 ~ Springboro, Pennsylvania
His outstanding representation of Edinboro as both a student athlete, a
professional athlete, teacher and coach. Started every game for three
consecutive years on Sox Harrison-coached teams where he was a
leading scorer as a playmaker. Owns a spectacular 72-29 semi-pro
pitching record and guided Conneaut Valley High School to a highly
impressive 128-34 win-loss mark in seven seasons.
OSCAR PALMQUIST, 1934 — Erie, Pennsylvania (Deceased)
His outstanding leadership and performances in basketball during one
of the most successful sports eras in Edinboro’s early athletic history. A
member of Ed in boro's best basketball team (1931-32,12-1) that won the
Western Conference title. In recognition of his continued success as a
teacher and coach at Harborcreek High School and at Oceanside,
California.
NETTI MAI RUTTLE — Edinboro, Pennsylvania (Deceased)
Her 25 years of unselfish and faithful support to women's sports at
Edinboro where she built the foundation for women's athletics. Con
tinually directed her boundless enthusiasm toward the athletic devel
opment of every girl rather than to the perfection of a few while sharing
her skills in 23 different sports. A nationally recognized pioneer in
women's sports.
JACK WEIXEL, 1950 — Allison Park, Pennsylvania
His unparalled accomplishments in wrestling at Edinboro following
service to his country in WWII. The only wrestler In Edinboro history to
win three Pennsylvania Conference championships (128 lbs.) while also
claiming the famed "Four-1" tourney title In Cleveland, Ohio. A highly
successful scholastic wrestler and dedicated high school coach.
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
, ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Nancy Acker
♦Henry (Heinie) Anderson, 1931 (Dec)
Dave Antognoli, 1973
Joseph Messa, 1934
♦Dave O'Dessa, 1%1
Loyal Park, 1953
♦Walt Askins, 1960
♦Dan Petchel, 1965
♦Lawrence (Irish) Blaney, 1932 (Dec)
♦Fred Riley, 1972
♦Arnold Bradshaw, 1963
♦Ted Robison, 1970
♦Cary Gilbert, 1%1
♦Curly Halmi (Dec)
♦Sox Harrison
Bill Holland, 1935
Jim Romaniszyn, 1973
♦Joe Sanford, 1971
Jim Sims, 1964
♦Frank Smith, 1969
♦Joseph Leson, 1935 (Dec)
♦Frank Soscia, 1942 (Dec)
♦Emil Magdik, 1960
♦John B. Wolfe, 1940
Hanio "Hank" Mariotti
♦Mike Zahorchak, 1937
♦Charter Member
Two years ago Edinboro University had the privilege of paying
tribute to B. Regis "Sox" Harrison with his induction as the first member
of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Sox was the key figure In the building of
Edinboro's athletic program where he unselfishly devoted 34 years of
service to the University 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.
THE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
PURPOSE
To recognize the men and women who have distinguished themselves in
the field of athletics, either by virtue of their performance on athletic
teams representing Edinboro University, or by meritorious efforts In
behalf of athletics at Edinboro.
CRITERIA
1.
An athlete must have earned a letter in a varsity sport.
2.
The nominee such as athlete, coach, athletic administrator, must
have demonstrated good citizenship, both in school and after
leaving the University.
3.
An athlete must have been out of school a minimum of ten years.
4.
Coach, athletic administrator, or other nominee, graduate or not,
who has performed meritorious service for or in behalf of the
athletic program of the University.
No less than three recipients, nor more than eight, may be elected to
the Hall of Fame in a single year, excluding the first year, which
would allow the selection committee to select no more than twenty.
There is no limit, however, to the times a nominee may be
considered for the Hall of Fame.
5.
Nominating committee shall consist of the members of the Athletic
Hail of Fame Board. The nominating committee shall solicit and
receive written recommendations with supporting evidence for
nominees from Edinboro University Alumni and members of the
Edinboro University athletic staff by February 1st of each year.
6.
Nominees must receive more than 70% of the Hall of Fame
committee's tabulated vote.
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THIRD ANNUAL
ATHLETIC
# HALL OF FAME
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY...
JEFF TROVER
FEBRUARY 28,1984
''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
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET
7:00 p.m.
April 28,1984
Van Houten Dining Hall
Edinboro University took a historic step in its athletic program two
years ago with the induction of 18 individuals into its newly created
Athletic Hall of Fame. The University 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 University's athletic program.
Tonight, the Fighting Scots Athletic Department takes special pride,
once again, by honoring eight new members with their induction into
the Hall of Fame. Each new inductee or representative will be presented
a plaque which identifies his or her athletic service to the University. 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 University will also present its
annual Outstanding Administrative/Faculty Contributor, Coach of the
Year and Senior Athletes of the Year awards. These honors are bestowed
annually and selection is made solely by the University's athletic staff
members.
....
>,>•
HALL OF FAME BOARD
Mr. James McDonald - Chairman
Ms. Nancy Acker
Dr. 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 University
The following is a list of Inductees and the citation which appears on each
Hall of Fame member^s plaque. They are cited for the accomplishments
they achieved while performing for the University or their meritorious
efforts on behalf of Edinboro^s athletic program.
Invocation ............ ........................................... Reverend Leon T. Muroski
Edinboro Our Lady of the Lake Parish
DINNER
Introductions ........................................................................
Paul Newman
Induction Ceremonies ............................ .. James McDonald, Presenting
Athletic Director
Edinboro University
Special Awards .................................................. Paul Newman, Presenting
Outstanding Administrative/Faculty Contributor......................................
James McDonald, Presenting
Coach of the Year .................................... ..
Robert Beagle, Presenting
Vice President for Development and Planning
Edinboro University
TOM HERR, 1974 — Millenville, Pennsylvania
His outstanding career at Edinboro where he was the school's first
national champion in wrestling and won a record 83 matches. A two-time
All-American heavyweight wrestler who holds the Edinboro mark for
pins (42) and single season record for wins (28). Twice a Pennsylvania
Conference grappling champion and a conference First Team defensive
tackle in football.
J. |. (JACK) McCURRY, 1972 — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
His outstanding football career at Edinboro where he set a season
interception record (8) and the mark (85 yards) for the longest scoring
punt return. An All-American and All-Conference defensive back who
played on the best football team in Edinboro's history and was equally
successful in the classroom where he was salutatorian of his class.
Selected Pennsylvania High School Coach of the Year In 1983.
BOB McVEICH, 1951 — Doyiestown, Pennsylvania
Senior Female Athlete of the Year..............
Sandra Krause, Presenting
President
Edinboro Alumni Association
^nior Male Athlete of the Year.............. Foster F. Diebold, Presenting
Sox Harrison Award
President
Edinboro University
Benediction...................................................... Reverend Leon T. Muroski
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, University Services, Inc.,
Custom Management Corp., and the University administration for
helping to make this event possible.
His outstanding performances in basketball as one of the top scorers In
Edinboro's history. Selected the most outstanding center on the 1951
West Penn Little Ten All Conference All Stars when he also won the
league's scoring title with 363 points. The first Edinboro player to average
over 20 points per game (20.2) and the record holder for the most free
throws made in a game (14J.
JERRY MIFSUD, 1973 — Erie, Pennsylvania
His spectacular performances in baseball at Edinboro where he set eight
records In a single season among which were a .417 batting average and
seven stolen bases in a single game while leading the Scots to their best
year in history. Was the Pennsylvania Conference's top All-Star vote
getter and was named the MVP In the Tri-State Coaches Association
All-Star game before joining the pro ranks.
KEITH NICOLLS, 1951 ~ Springboro, Pennsylvania
His outstanding representation of Edinboro as both a student athlete, a
professional athlete, teacher and coach. Started every game for three
consecutive years on Sox Harrison-coached teams where he was a
leading scorer as a playmaker. Owns a spectacular 72-29 semi-pro
pitching record and guided Conneaut Valley High School to a highly
impressive 128-34 win-loss mark in seven seasons.
OSCAR PALMQUIST, 1934 — Erie, Pennsylvania (Deceased)
His outstanding leadership and performances in basketball during one
of the most successful sports eras in Edinboro’s early athletic history. A
member of Ed in boro's best basketball team (1931-32,12-1) that won the
Western Conference title. In recognition of his continued success as a
teacher and coach at Harborcreek High School and at Oceanside,
California.
NETTI MAI RUTTLE — Edinboro, Pennsylvania (Deceased)
Her 25 years of unselfish and faithful support to women's sports at
Edinboro where she built the foundation for women's athletics. Con
tinually directed her boundless enthusiasm toward the athletic devel
opment of every girl rather than to the perfection of a few while sharing
her skills in 23 different sports. A nationally recognized pioneer in
women's sports.
JACK WEIXEL, 1950 — Allison Park, Pennsylvania
His unparalled accomplishments in wrestling at Edinboro following
service to his country in WWII. The only wrestler In Edinboro history to
win three Pennsylvania Conference championships (128 lbs.) while also
claiming the famed "Four-1" tourney title In Cleveland, Ohio. A highly
successful scholastic wrestler and dedicated high school coach.
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
, ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Nancy Acker
♦Henry (Heinie) Anderson, 1931 (Dec)
Dave Antognoli, 1973
Joseph Messa, 1934
♦Dave O'Dessa, 1%1
Loyal Park, 1953
♦Walt Askins, 1960
♦Dan Petchel, 1965
♦Lawrence (Irish) Blaney, 1932 (Dec)
♦Fred Riley, 1972
♦Arnold Bradshaw, 1963
♦Ted Robison, 1970
♦Cary Gilbert, 1%1
♦Curly Halmi (Dec)
♦Sox Harrison
Bill Holland, 1935
Jim Romaniszyn, 1973
♦Joe Sanford, 1971
Jim Sims, 1964
♦Frank Smith, 1969
♦Joseph Leson, 1935 (Dec)
♦Frank Soscia, 1942 (Dec)
♦Emil Magdik, 1960
♦John B. Wolfe, 1940
Hanio "Hank" Mariotti
♦Mike Zahorchak, 1937
♦Charter Member
Two years ago Edinboro University had the privilege of paying
tribute to B. Regis "Sox" Harrison with his induction as the first member
of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Sox was the key figure In the building of
Edinboro's athletic program where he unselfishly devoted 34 years of
service to the University 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.
THE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
PURPOSE
To recognize the men and women who have distinguished themselves in
the field of athletics, either by virtue of their performance on athletic
teams representing Edinboro University, or by meritorious efforts In
behalf of athletics at Edinboro.
CRITERIA
1.
An athlete must have earned a letter in a varsity sport.
2.
The nominee such as athlete, coach, athletic administrator, must
have demonstrated good citizenship, both in school and after
leaving the University.
3.
An athlete must have been out of school a minimum of ten years.
4.
Coach, athletic administrator, or other nominee, graduate or not,
who has performed meritorious service for or in behalf of the
athletic program of the University.
No less than three recipients, nor more than eight, may be elected to
the Hall of Fame in a single year, excluding the first year, which
would allow the selection committee to select no more than twenty.
There is no limit, however, to the times a nominee may be
considered for the Hall of Fame.
5.
Nominating committee shall consist of the members of the Athletic
Hail of Fame Board. The nominating committee shall solicit and
receive written recommendations with supporting evidence for
nominees from Edinboro University Alumni and members of the
Edinboro University athletic staff by February 1st of each year.
6.
Nominees must receive more than 70% of the Hall of Fame
committee's tabulated vote.