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DON DOUGAN, 1968
Don Dougan for his achievements on the Edinboro
basketball team from 1964-68. Started four consecutive seasons and
led the squad to 53 victories. Averaged 12.7 points per game and
11.7 rebounds during his career. Ranks first in career rebounds
(992) and twelfth in scoring (1,095). Named All-Conference and
received the Sox Harrison Award in 1967-68.
DR. JAMES FLYNN, 1959
Dr. James Flynn for his outstanding support of
Edinboro University tennis as a player and a coach. Compiled a
21-2 record during his last two seasons, playing on undefeated
teams in 1958 and 1959. He guided the mens tennis squad to
an 83-18 record from 1981-85 and captured the ECAC title in 1983.
Named Edinboro Coach of the Year the following year.
DR. RICHARD FORUCCI, 1964
Dr. Richard Forcucci for his leadership and
playing excellence on the Edinboro University basketball squad
from 1960-64. Earned the prestigious Sox Harrison Award as the
schools top male athlete in 164. Led the 1961-62 squad to
the Western Division title of the Pennsylvania Conference
averaging just under nine points per game. A professor at Edinboro
since 1972.
GEORGE WHITEY GIESLER, 1932
George Whitey Giesler for his
dedication to teaching and coaching in the Erie area. A 1932
graduate of Edinboro State Teachers College, Whitey
played two years of basketball for the legendary Sox Harrison
while lettering in track and field. An outstanding coach for over
20 years, George served as a teacher in the public school system
for nearly 40 years.
DALE HRACH, 1971
Dale Hrach for his outstanding contributions as a
wrestler and coach at Edinboro University. His 37 career victories
on the mat make him one of the winningest wrestlers in EUP
history. Served under Fred Caro for nine years during the 1970s as
an unpaid assistant wrestling coach before moving on to high
school coaching at Cambridge Springs.
BUD RULAND, 1955
Bud Ruland for his outstanding athletic career at
Edinboro where he lettered in football, basketball and track.
Earned All-Conference honors in both football and basketball his
senior year when he captained both teams. Selected to Pittsburgh
Press Half Century Football Team. In recognition of his continued
achievements as a teacher, coach and Big Ten official.
FRED TROTT, 1959
Fred Trott for his outstanding athletic career at
Edinboro where he lettered in track, football and wrestling.
Earned all-conference honors in track all four years and all-state
honors in his final three seasons. Captain of the track squad. Outstanding
Senior Athlete of the Year in 1959. In recognition of his
continued success as a track coach and sports official. |