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NANCY ACKER
Nancy Acker for 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
Dave Antognoli for his spectacular All-American
running career at Edinboro in both cross country and track. Has
the outstanding distinction of finishing undefeated 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
Bill Holland for 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 contributions and dedication to his career with the
Shell Oil Company.
HANIO HANK MARIOTTI
Hanio "Hank" Mariotti for 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
Joseph Massa for 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
Loyal Park for 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
Jim Romaniszyn for his record setting
performances as a member of the most successful football team in
Edinboro's history. The only player to eclipse the 1,000-yard 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
Jim Sims for 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 basketball coach at
Edinboro. In recognition of his renowned, successful coaching
career at the high school, collegiate, national and international
levels in basketball. |