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HENRY HEINIE ANDERSON, 1931
Henry "Heinie" Anderson for his
outstanding accomplishments as a football and basketball performer
at Edinboro. Recognized as Edinboro's "Best All-Around
Athlete" at the conclusion of the 1931 athletic season. A
leader in the development of professional baseball's minor leagues
and a dedicated educator.
WALT ASKINS, 1960
Walt Askins for his outstanding performances in
basketball as Edinboro's all-time leading scorer with 1,739 career
points and the College's best scoring average (26.1 points per
game). Recognized for his continued dedication to men's and
women's athletics as an athletic director and coach.
LAWRENCE IRISH BLANEY, 1932
Lawrence "Irish" Blaney for his many
accomplishments in football at Edinboro as a player and as a
student coach. In recognition for his outstanding contributions as
an educator, humanitarian and community leader; and, especially
for his support and loyalty as an Edinboro alumnus in continually
advancing the cause of the College.
ARNOLD BRADSHAW, 1963
Arnold Bradshaw for his outstanding success as an
Edinboro varsity tennis player where he finished undefeated, 40-0,
in varsity singles competition and participated in three national
tournaments. In recognition of his continued spectacular success
as a high school tennis coach, tennis teaching professional and
educator.
GARY GILBERT, 1961
Gary Gilbert for his outstanding representation
of Edinboro in football, track and wrestling. In particular
recognition for his record-breaking football performances,
selection as team captain in football and track, and selection as
Edinboro's first "Little All-American" in collegiate
football. A noted, successful coach in scholastic wrestling.
CURLY HALMI
"Curly" Halmi for his unselfish and
faithful support of Edinboro State College's athletic program. In
particular recognition for his understanding of and friendship
toward individual athletes who became better man because of their
associations with him. Boundless energy and human compassion will
always be his special hallmark.
SOX HARRISON
"Sox" Harrison for his 34 years of
dedicated service to Edinboro as an athletic director, coach,
physical education instructor and friend. In recognition of his
outstanding coaching success and the spirit generated by his
exuberance. The cornerstone of Edinboro athletics and the first
inductee to the Edinboro State College Athletic Hall of Fame.
JOE LESON, 1935
Joe Leson for his outstanding leadership and play
in both basketball and football at Edinboro. In recognition of his
continued success in these sports at the professional level and
his performances as a collegiate basketball official, particularly
with the PAC-10 (Pacific Athletic Conference). A most
distinguished and successful alumnus.
EMIL MAGDIK, 1960
Emil Magdik for his outstanding performances at
Edinboro in the sports of football and basketball. In particular
recognition of his four varsity football letters and selection to
participate in two Edinboro post-season bowl games and the Gem
City Bowl All-Star Grid Classic. A devoted alumnus who continually
advances the cause of the College.
DAVE ODESSA, 1961
Dave O'Dessa for his outstanding performances and
honors at Edinboro in the sports of football and track. In special
recognition of his selection as a captain of the 1960 football
team and the Gem City Bowl team in addition to his selection to
All-District, All-State and Little All-American teams. A continual
contributor to and supporter of Edinboro State College's athletic
program.
DAN PETCHEL, 1965
Dan Petchel for his outstanding performances in
both basketball and football. In recognition of the highest
All-American honor ever extended to an Edinboro basketball player
and of his remarkable scoring and rebounding records that led
Edinboro to its first national tournament appearance. A unique
three-time First Team All-Pennsylvania Conference selection.
FRED RILEY, 1972
Fred Riley for his court leadership and shooting
accuracy that led Edinboro to appearances in three consecutive
district championship games and a post-season national tournament
appearance. Recognized for his continued success as a basketball
coach at both scholastic and collegiate levels. A dedicated,
determined and disciplined student athlete.
TED ROBINSON, 1970
Ted Robinson for his outstanding number one
singles play in tennis where he was a two-time district champion
and has the distinction of owning 25 consecutive dual match
victories. Recognized for his continued success as a distinguished
alumnus as well as his personal interest in and support of
Edinboro's intercollegiate tennis program.
JOE SANFORD, 1971
Joe Sanford for his outstanding leadership
ability in quarterbacking Edinboro to its best season in football
history after winning the Lambert Bowl emblematic of the best
small college team in the East, completing back-to-back regular
schedules undefeated, capturing the College's first Pennsylvania
Conference championship and earning a bid to the national
playoffs.
FRANK SMITH, 1969
Frank Smith for his prolific scoring talents as
one of the top offensive players in Edinboro's basketball history.
Recognized for his most points in a single game (54) record and
his back-to-back selection as a collegiate basketball
All-American. He helped lead Edinboro to its first and only
Pennsylvania Conference basketball championship.
FRANK SOSCIA, 1942
Frank Soscia for his outstanding basketball
performances where he was one of the top scorers on a series of
successful Edinboro basketball teams. In recognition of his
selection to the Pennsylvania State Teacher's All-Conference
basketball teams for three consecutive seasons and as a team
captain. Highly successful in both semi-professional baseball and
basketball and a noted educator.
JOHN WOLFE, 1940
John Wolfe for his outstanding football and
basketball careers at Edinboro where he earned four varsity
letters in each sport and was also accorded Pennsylvania State
Teacher's All-Conference awards for his noted efforts in football
and basketball. In recognition of his continued success as a
player in the professional sport of baseball and as a scholastic
coach in the sport of baseball, basketball and football.
MIKE ZAHORCHAK
Mike Zahorchak for his outstanding support of
Edinboro's athletic program as a recruiter of student athletes who
have distinguished both themselves and the College through their
talents. A devoted alumnus and life-time member of Edinboro "E"
Club who has, likewise, distinguished himself in his unselfish
commitment to the College and as an administrator in the public
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