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Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Class of 1982 -- Charter Members

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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 O’DESSA, 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 school system.


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