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Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Class of 1984

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TOM HERR, 1974
Tom Herr for 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 heavy weight 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.

ROB MCVEIGH, 1951
Rob McVeigh for 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 36 points. The first Edinboro player to average over 20 points per game (20.2) and the record holder for the most free throws in a game (14).

JERRY MIFSUD, 1973
Jerry Mifsud for 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.

J.J. (JACK) MURRAY
J.J. (Jack) McCurry for 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.

KEITH NICOLLS, 1951
Keith Nicolls for 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
Oscar Palmquist for his outstanding leadership and performances in basketball during one of the most successful sports eras in Edinboro's early athletic history. A member of Edinboro'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
Netti Mai Ruttle for her 25 years of unselfish and faithful support to women's sports at Edinboro where she built the foundation for women's athletics. Continually directed her boundless enthusiasm toward the athletic development of every girl rather than to the performance of a few while sharing her skills in 23 different sports. A nationally recognized pioneer in women's sports.

JACK WEIXEL, 1950
Jack Weixel for his unparalleled 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 I" tourney title in Cleveland, Ohio. A highly successful scholastic wrestler and dedicated high school coach.


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