Hall of Fame -- New York University Athletics

Hall of Famer Biographies

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Hagan Anderson 1934 Basketball
Invaluable member of an undefeated Violet basketball team (1933-34); in later years ranked as one of the nation's best referees.
Paul Apostol 1967 Fencing
NCAA Fencing Champion in 1966 (sabre); member of 1966 and 1967 Violet NCAA Championship teams; three-time member of U.S. Olympic Team; U.S. National sabre champion in 1973.
Ben Auerbach 1941 Basketball
Starter in every varsity basketball game from 1938-1940, and was team captain in 1940. His specialty was defending against opponents' high scorers.
Herb Austin 1972 Soccer
Two-time All-American men's soccer midfielder; three-time member of New York State All-Star Team; led Haiti to World Cup berth in 1974.
Maclyn F. Baker 1920 Baseball, Basketball
Defensive star of NYU's 1920 National AAU Championship basketball team; gifted on the diamond, as well, he chose a career in medicine over Big League baseball.
Abraham Balk 1947 Fencing
NCAA Epee and Foil Champion, Fencer of the Year, 1947; set NCAA record for most individual championships in one year, 1947; NCAA All-American, 1947; U.S. Olympian, 1948.
George Barker 1933 Track and Field
IC4A cross-country champion.
Abraham Becker 1951 Basketball
High scoring captain of the 1950-51 Violet basketball team.
Greg Belinfanti 1996 Basketball
First Team All-UAA selection, 1995, 1996; member of four NCAA qualifying teams; set all-time UAA and NYU records in rebounding; Academic All-American, 1996.
Albert Bevilacqua, Jr., 1961 Wrestling
Three-time Metropolitan Championship wrestler.
Walter Blankfort 1922 Basketball
Patron saint of NYU basketball.
Ed Boell 1940 Baseball, Football
Football captain and nationally acclaimed fullback; star pitcher in baseball.
Harold Bogrow 1941 Track and Field
All-American sprint, middle distance and relay runner; member of U.S. and World record relay teams; captain of Vilets' "All-Time Best" relay team.
Ralph Branca 1948 Baseball, Basketball
Baseball and basketball standout; leading major league pitcher with the Dodgers.
Kristina Brewer 1992 Swimming and Diving
Ten-time All-American who repeatedly shattered NYU women's swimming records in six events; steadfast anchor of relay teams; first NYU student-athlete to earn NCAA post-graduate scholarship award.
Frank Briante 1927 Football
Brilliant fullback or nationally ranked Violet eleven.
Joseph Byrnes 1955 Fencing
As graduate student and faculty member, served as NYU's fencing armorer since 1955, three-time Olympic Games head armorer; head armorer of numerous U.S., World, Pan-American, and Olympic teams.
Alex Campanis 1940 Baseball, Football
Baseball and football star; major league baseball executive.
Howard Cann 1920 Basketball
Legendary basketball and football player and coach; Olympic shotputter; enshrined in basketball's Hall of Fame.
James Cardasis Baseball
Three-time first-team NCAA District II baseball all-star, who led NYU to a best-ever 22 wins and 3rd-place finish at the College World Series in 1969.
Lori H. Carena 1974 Basketball, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field
Her outstanding leadership and competitive ability were the mainstay of the Violets swimming team for four years.
Ben Carnevale 1938 Basketball, Coach
Basketball luminary as player and coach; Olympic Committee official; enshrined in basketball's Hall of Fame.
Thomas Casey 1950 Baseball
Outstanding superstar pitcher; winner of Flynn Award.
Hugo Castello 1937 Fencing, Coach
Collegiate fencing champion and nationally renowned coach.
Julio Castello Coach
Father of NYU fencing; established the tradition which continues today.
Roy Chernock 1950 Track and Field
Metropolitan and UAA Champion in hurdles, long jump, and relay events; three-time track gold medalist in 1950 Maccabiah Games; distinguished coach of high school , college, and USA national track teams.
Herbert Cohen 1962 Fencing, Coach
Two-time NCAA Champion and three-time All-American in foil; led foil squad to capture record setting fifth-consecutive Little Iron Man trophy; two-time Olympic team member; returned to NYU as head coach from 1975-1977 and guided team to 1976 NCAA Championship.
Georgina Coller (Schielke) 1936 Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis
Top player in field hockey and tennis.
Edward Conwell 1946 Track and Field
Wolrd-class sprinter; earned place on 1948 Olympic Team but was prevented from competing by illness.
Adam Crawford 1994 Basketball
Captain of 1994 men's basketball team which advanced to the NCAA Championship game; 1994 UAA Player of the Year; set all-time University records in steals and three-point field goals.
Mike D'Asaro 1960 Fencing, Coach
Collegiate and Pan-American fencing champion; outstanding coach.
George "Kiddo" Davis 1926 Baseball
First Violet baseball player to make the major leagues.
Dorothy Hafner de Capriles 1932 Fencing
Co-Founder and first secretary of the Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association (IWFA); first-ever fencer to win three IWFA national team championships.
Jose de Capriles 1933 Fencing
Fencing champion; Olympic team captain.
Mike de Capriles 1927 Fencing
World fencing figure as competitor and administrator; U.S. Olympic Committee official.
Cinta DelMonaco 1982 Tennis
Tennis team captain for three years. Set NYU record for winning percentage. New Torch female athlete of the Year, 1979.
Ruth Diamond (Abramson) 1936 Basketball, Field Hockey, Track and Field, Swimming
Team leader and standout in tennis and swimming; valued member of basketball and field hockey teams.
Frank Dixon 1967 Track and Field
National mile running champion; cross-country star.
Dan Dowd 1938 Basketball, Football
Basketball captain; football star.
Byron Dyce 1970 Track and Field
An outstanding scholar and track athlete who twice represented his native Jamaica in the Olympics; he was an American champion at ht mile and NCAA champion and record holder at 800 meters.
Phil Edwards 1930 Track and Field
One of the Violets' greatest track and field standouts; three-time Canadian olympian and medal winner.
John Eisenberg 1994 Volleyball
Captained volleyball team to NYU¹s first-ever NCAA appearance, 1994; First Team Division III All-Star, 1992; two-time EIVA All-Star, 1992, 1993; set four national and six NYU records.
Gilbert Eisner 1961 Fencing
NCAA Champion and undefeated in epee during three years on ht eViolet varsity fencing team.
Larry Ellis 1951 Track and Field, Coach
Outstanding as an athlete and coach, a crowning achievement being his selection as head coach of the 1984 U.S. Olympic track and field team.
Martin Engel 1954 Track and Field
1952 Olympian won national and collegiate honors in the hammer throw; broke 40-year-old U.S. record to become the first American to top 190 feet.
Jerry Fleishman 1943 Basketball
Outstanding All-American backcourt player who led his team to the 1943 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Esther Foley 1928 Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming, Coach
Excelled in swimming, field hockey, and basketball; National Champion in diving; Violet coach of basketball, field hockey, swimming, tennis and volleyball for 42 years; director of NYU's women's athletics for 20 years.
Don Forman 1948 Basketball
Wizard of the basketball floor.
Frances V. Froatz Athletic Director, Coach
Served as New York University's first director of women's ahtletics for 25 years; coach of basketball, field hockey, swimming, tennis and volleyball.
Jerry Fleishman 1943 Basketball
Outstanding All-American backcourt player who led his team to the 1943 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Sol "Happy" Furth 1930 Track and Field
Versatile hurdling, jumping and sprinting star who led NYU to IC4A track and field championship.
Oleg Geller 1996 Swimming and Diving
Four-time NCAA All-American and seven-time UAA diving champion, one and three meter platforms; UAA Diver of the Year in 1994, 1995, 1996.
James Gilloon, Jr. 1919 Basketball, Football, Track and Field, Administrator
Violet Director of Athletics during the 1950's; member of the football and track and field teams.
Silvio Giolito 1941 Fencing
National Champion fencer and Olympian.
Eugene Glazer 1962 Fencing
NCAA foil champion, he contributed to NYU's acquisition of the NCAA team fencing crown; was a national champion and member of U.S. Olympic and Pan-American teams.
Robert G. Goldsholl 1956 Baseball
One of NYU's most outstanding pitchers; drafted for minor leagues; led his team to the College World Series.
Mal Graham 1967 Basketball
A brilliant figure off the court as well as on, he broke every major NYU basketball scoring record in his three varsity seasons.
Diane Greenberg 1949 Fencing
Outstanding two-time National Intercollegiate Fencing champion.
Albert Grenert 1949 Basketball
Outstanding back court basketball player who was co-holder of record for most points in a single game; Wizard at the hot corner of the 1949 baseball team.
Sidney Gross 1935 Baseball, Basketball, Football
Captained the 1934-35 baseball team to an 18-1 record; mainstay and captain of the basketball team which in two seasons established a 34-1 record.
Harold "Happy" Hairston 1964 Basketball
High-scoring basketball forward as a Violet and many years as a Los Angles Laker.
Evelyn Hannon 1957 BAsketball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
All-around star in basketball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball; long-time Violet head coach and athletic administrator.
Marsha Harris 1998 Basketball
Scored game-winning basketball with 1.5 seconds remaining to give NYU its first-ever NCAA Division III basketball title; two-time All-American shattered numerous NYU and UAA records; NCAA Walter Byers and NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship recipient.
Joe Healey 1935 Track and Field, Coach
Olympic hurdler; distinguished Violet track coach.
Jimmy Herbert 1942 Track and Field
World record-breaking middle distance runner.
Dr. Annette Herman (Stillerman) 1956 Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Tennis
Team leader and headline-grabbing performer in basketball, bowling, fencing, and tennis.
Mike Herman 1959 Track and Field
National long jump champion; international decathlon competitor.
William Hulse 1942 Track and Field
His American record for the mile run outdoors endured for 10 years, from 1943 to 1953; captured U.S. championships at 800 meters, 1,500 meters and cross-country.
Risto Hurme 1975 Fencing
First-ever NCAA three-time epee champion in 1973, 1974 and 1975; two-time Olympian; member of 1972 bronze medal epee team.
Julia Jones (Pugliese) 1930 Fencing
First women's intercollegiate fencing champion; member of 1932 U.S. Olympic fencing team; co-founder of National Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association and its guiding spirit for five decades; coach of U.S. World Games fencing team.
Samuel Jones 1902 Football, Track and Field
New York University¹s first Olympic gold medalist, this versatile athlete who competed in football and gymnastics as a Violet, as well as in track and field, won the high jump championship at the 1904 Olympic games.
Dolores Kallek (Soifer) 1962 Basketball, Tennis
Outstanding all-around athlete who starred in basketball and tennis; established single game record for number of points, which included both the men¹s and the women¹s basketball teams.
Bruce Kaplan 1967 Basketball
High scoring captain of 1966-67 men's basketball team; led team in free throws for three-consecutive years; member of All-East team in 1967.
Steve Kaplan 1971 Fencing
All-American fencer who captained his team to 1971 National Championship and two-year undefeated dual meet record; member of 1976 Olympic Team; six-time U.S. National Champion; returned to NYU as head coach from 1981 to 1987 and produced five national champions.
Ralph Kaplowitz 1947 Basketball
Earned All-American mention as indispensible high scoring member of top-ranked Violet basketball teams; played professionally with the New York Knicks and World Championship Philadelphia Warriors.
Christina Keller 2000 Swimming and Diving
Eight-time All-American and four-time UAA Champion, who shattered 13 NYU women's swimming records; NCAA post-graduate scholar and two-time Academic All-American.
Thomas Kelly 1948 Basketball
All-Metropolitan basketball forward of a team that reached the NIT final game.
Kendra Kenny 1988 Swimming and Diving
Four-time swimming All-American; set 10 season and career records; set UAA records in 500 and 1,650 yeard freestyle events; two-time Metropolitan Swimming Association Most Outstanding Swimmer.
George King 1956 Track and Field
Captured five Metropolitan Collegiate Athletic Association titles; two-time NCAA cross-country All-American and National Champion in the one mile; an Olympic Finalist in both the steeplchase and 5000 meters.
Irving L. Kintisch 1946 Football, Track and Field
Double sports threat - outstanding shotputter and tackle on the football squads on 1941 and 1946.
Irwin Klein 1935 Basketball, Football
"King Kong" Klein was an outstanding end on the Violet football squads of 1933 to 1935 and a starting center on the basketball team.
Barry Kramer 1964 Basketball
Gifted All-American basketball player.
James Lancaster 1934 Basketball
Fleet of foot forward; captain of the undefeated Violet basketball squad of 1933-34.
Al Lassman 1929 Football
All-American football tackler; collegiate heavyweight boxing champion.
Donna Layne 1994 Basketball
Two-time All-American basketball forward and team captain; established records in virtually all categories of basketball statistics; led team to three NCAA Tournaments; three-time All-UAA outdoor track champion.
Bobby Lewis 1940 Basketball
Captain of a Violet basketball team that won 18 straight games, he was named to an all-time Madison Square Garden team.
Norman Lewis 1937 Fencing
A gifted fencer who won intercollegiate and national titles in two blades, he later captained the U.S. Olympic team.
Lisa Lindstrom (Olson) 1934 Swimming and Diving
Outstanding swimmer; set 24 national records; winner of more than 20 national and metropolitan championships; 1928 Olympic team; member of National Swimming Hall of Fame.
Helen Locus 1936 Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming and Diving
All-around standout in basketball, field hockey and swimming.
Michael Lofton 1988 Fencing
First-ever four-time NCAA Champion in fencing (sabre) and in any individual sport.
Ray Lumpp 1948 Basketball
Starred in basketball for NYU, the U.S. Olympic team and in professional ranks.
Bruce MacDonald 1951 Track and Field
Outstanding Violet middle distance runner and hurdler; member of five U.S. Olympic Teams in race walking.
Leslie MacMitchell 1942 Track and Field
Sullivan Award winner as U.S. amateur athlete of the year; shared record for the mile run.
Hugh Maiocco 1950 Track and Field
National Champion and recold-holding middle distance runner.
George Manfredi 1929 Baseball
NYU¹s first no-run, no-hit pitcher.
Frank Mangiapane 1947 Baseball, Basketball, Football
Lettered in football, basketball and baseball; he captained his teams in the latter two sports; was All-Metropolitan and Honorable Mention All-American in basketball.
Desmond Margetson 1948 Tennis
Three-year intercollegiate tennis championship contender and Violet team captain; pioneering inventor of the indoor tennis bubble which provided opportunities in the sport to countless persons around the World.
Francis Martin 1948 Track and Field
Three-time NCAA distance running champion.
George G. Masin 1968 Fencing
Brilliant eppe duelist, he led NYU to national collegiate honors, later won national championships and represented the U.S. at the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games.
Bernard Mayer 1947 Track and Field
A national champion All-American shot putter, he ranked among the top ten in the world for eight-consecutive years.
Helen Forstner McArdle 1941 Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming and Diving
Basketball, field hockey and swimming standout; U.S. National lacrosse team.
Bill McCarthy Coach
Molded stars and championship teams as Violet baseball coach for four decades.
Mat McClenahan 1992 Wrestling
Two-time All-American wrestler who placed third nationally in 1992; three-time Academic All-American; New York State Champion; two-time UAA Most Valuable wrestler; established record for most career wins (111) and most wins in a season (34).
Patti McCrudden 1989 Basketball
First Violet woman to earn All-American recognition in basketball; UAA and Metropolitan Collegiate Basketball Player of the Year; captained NYU to most-ever wins in a season (21-6); set ten season and career records, including career records for most points at 1,682 and most rebounds at 1,168.
Ethel McGary (Engelsen) 1928 Swimming and Diving
Outstanding Violet swimmer; national champion; member of 1928 U.S. Olympic swimming team.
Gordon McKenzie 1955 Track and Field
National AAU Cross Country Champion, 1954; former American record-holder in the 6-mile run (29:28.1); member of eight international teams; two-time U.S. Olympian.
Stan McKenzie 1966 Basketball
An All-Eastern choice three-times who scored in excess of 1,000 points in his varsity basketball career; he later excelled as a professional during six seasons in the NBA.
James McPoland 1940 Track and Field
Vital leg on many championship relay teams.
John "Chick" Meehan Coach
Brought NYU to national heights as varsity football coach.
Sam Mele 1943 Baseball, Basketball
A major league baseball star for 10 seasons, he became the first Violet to manage in the big leagues, leading the Minnesota Twins to the American League pennant in 1965. For NYU, he performed spectacularly on the basketball court as well as on the ballfield.
John "Bing" Miller 1929 Football, Administrator
NYU football tackle; beloved Violet athetlic administrator.
David Millman 1948 Basketball, Football, Track and Field
Outstanding offensive running back and track and field mainstay.
Irv "Moon" Mondschein 1953 Football, Track and Field
National high jump and decathalon champion; U.S. Olympian; star football end.
Boris Nachamkin 1954 Basketball
A formidable, highly respected figure on the basketball court as the leader of the Violet teams throughout his three varsity seasons, he set one season and career NYU records for points scored.
Jerry Nemecek 1931 Baseball, Football
First rank captain of football and baseball teams.
Al Nixon Administrator
Long-time graduate manager of athletics.
Grace Pagnucco (Boyce) 1939 Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming, Track and Field
Multi-sport standout in basketball, field hockey, swimming, and tennis.
Cal Papatsos 1944 Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming, Track and Field
Outstanding in basketball, field hockey, swimming, and tennis.
Reggie Pearman 1950 Track and Field
Middle distance running champion and relay racing sensation; U.S. Olympian.
Sally Pechinsky Fencing
In 1969, became the youngest Violet to ever win National Intercollegiate Fencing Association Championship; repeated as National Champion in 1970; first NYU woman fencer to compete on U.S. Oluympic Team.
Jack E. Peckett Administrator, Wrestling Coach
Invaluable member of the NYU Department of Athletics from 1975-2002; instrumental in the planning, construction and operation of the Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center and the Palladium Athletic Facility; came to NYU after serving in the United States Army.
Edith R. Puggelli (Fuhn) 1935 Basketball, Field Hockey
Basketball and field hockey. Basketball captain for three years. Erna McCready Basketball Award, 1932.
Daniel E. Quilty 1950 Basketball, Athletic Director
Mainstay of 1948-1950 basketball team; Athletic Director who led NYU's entry into the University Athletic Association.
Janice Quinn 1985 Basketball
First woman basketball player to score 1,000 points; captained 1985 squad to ECAC Championship in program's first-ever post-season appearance and 20-game win season.
Cal Ramsey 1959 Basketball
Shattered 19 NYU basketball records in three varsity years.
Archie Roberts 1929 Baseball, Basketball, Football, Coach
Superb three-letter athletet; outstanding coach.
Chris Robinson 1987 Basketball
Captain of first women's basketball team to ever win 20 games and be selected for post-season play; led team to 1985 ECAC Championship; led 1986 team to NCAA Sweet-16 finish; set records in career scoring average, total points, field goals, and free throw percentage.
Lucio Rossini Coach
Coached NYU's basketball team to three NCAA Tournaments including reaching the Final Four in 1960.
Tom "Satch" Sanders 1960 Basketball
Led Violets to tournament heights in basketball; 13-year star with the Boston Celtics.
Stan Saplin 1934 Administrator
Encyclopedic historian of Violet Athletics, Sports Information Direcotr, and University administrator.
Dolph Schayes 1948 Basketball
Renowned Violet basketball star; "Iron Man" and record-breaking scorer in professional ranks.
Margaret Schlichting 1937 Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis, Coach, Administrator
Dedicated and talented three-sport athlete, five-sport coach, and athletic administrator.
Harry Schneider 1931 Football, Track and Field
Football stalwart; filed events champion.
Irving Schoolman 1928 Track and Field
Indefatigable supporter of Violet track fortunes; U.S. Olympic team manager.
Polly Schulter (Proctor) 1939 Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis
Outstanding in basketball, field hockey and tennis.
Jo Shaff 1940 Fencing
Fencer, Eleanor Cavanaugh Award for Fencing; medalist in numerous national and international fencing tournaments; President of National Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association; coach and teacher of fencing.
George Shiebler 1927 Sports Information
Violet Sports Information Director for 20 years.
Charles Shuman 1930 Basketball
Defensive mainstay of great 1930 basketball team.
James Signorile 1970 Basketball
High scoring center and great hook shot artist.
Sanford Silverstein 1948 Baseball
No-hit starting pitcher who captained the Violets in their first College World Series in 1947.
John E. Simmons 1942 Baseball, Basketball
Dependable forward for 1942 basketball team; outstanding infielder who later played for the Washington Senators.
Laura Sita 1987 Swimming and Diving
First Violet woman swimmer to attain All-American recognition; Metropolitan Champion at 1,650 yards; set and reset numerous records; the leadership and example she provided helped build a new standard of excellence for NYU women's swimming.
Edward Smith 1936 Football
A gifted triple-threat fullback for three varsity years, who was the MVP in the annual Shrine Game as a senior and later an NFL player with the Redskins and Packers, he was justifiably selected to be the model for the Heisman Trophy.
Salvatore R. Somma 1937 Football
His extra kick defeated Fordham's "Seven Blocks of Granite" and toppled them from a certain Rose Bowl bid.
George Spitz 1934 Track and Field
Three-time World record-breaking high jumper; member of the 1932 Olympic Team.
Edward Stevens 1941 Basketball
Reliable playmeker of the 1941 basketball team.
Dr. Marvin "Mal" Stevens Coach
Gifted football coach and orthopedic surgeon, he coached the 1936 eleven to perhaps NYU's most memorable triumph; the upset of Fordham and its famed "Seven Blocks of Granite."
Donna Stone 1979 Basketball, Fencing, Volleyball
Fencing, volleyball and basketball. Four-time qualifier for NCAA Fencing Tournament. USFA National Champion and World Champion finalist in epee.
Ken Strong 1929 Baseball, Football
NYU's greatest football player; objudged All-Time All-America halfback; Hall of Fame pro with the New York Giants.
Mary Sullivan 1947 Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming and Diving
Outstanding team member in basketball, field hockey, and swimming.
' Sid Tanenbaum 1947 Basketball
All-American basketball player; NYU's first 1,000 point man.
Terry Tarpey 1987 Basketball
Ended career as all-time leading basketball scorer; captained 1986 team to first NCAA appearance in 24 years.
Arthur Tauber 1942 Fencing
Only fencer to record three team IFA championships in one year (sabre, epee, foil); one of only five fencers to win individual titles in two weapons (epee, foil).
Salvatore Variello 1949 Swimming and Diving, Coach
Vital part of the Violet swimming and diving program for more than 40 years.
Emil Von Elling Coach
Violet athletes won 80 IC4A Championships under this premiere American track coach of his era.
Margaret Ward 1950 Bowling, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field
Team leader and star in tennis and swimming; Junior National Champion in backstroke.
Mary Washburn (Conklin) 1929 Basketball, Field Hockey, Track and Field
AAU and international champion in track; set national record in hurdles abd relays; standout in basketball, field hockey, and lacrosse.
Keturah "Kitty" Waterman (Cox) 1945 Field Hockey, Tennis
Outstanding competitor in field hockey, tennis and lacrosse.
Michael Watt 1988 Swimming and Diving
Two-time All-American breastroker; Metropolitan and UAA Champion; established numerous school records; twice member of Hong Kong's Olympic Swimming Team.
Jack Weinheimer 1922 Baseball, Football, Coach, Administrator
Exemplary football and baseball star; Violet coach and administrator.
Ben Weinthal 1990 Wrestling
First-ever Violet werestler to achieve All-American honors in 1989; repeated in 1990; two-time Academic All-American; UAA's Most Valuable wrestler in 1989; elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Peter Westbrook 1975 Fencing
This country's premiere fencer for more than a decade, in 1984 he became the first American to capture an Olympic medal in sabre in 80 years.
Elizabeth White (Drobac) 1944 Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis
All-America field hockey player; member of United States national field hockey and lacrosse teams; valued member of basketball team.
Dr. Ruth White 1976 Fencing
Two-time National Collegiate Fencing Champion; member of U.S. Olympic Team in 1972; member of three U.S. National Teams.
Hans Wieselgren 1977 Fencing
Led NYU to NCAA title in 1976, garnering NCAA individual title honors in epee the following year; three-time member of IFA Championship epee team; represented Sweden at the 1972 Olympic Games.
Edward Williams 1940 Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field
Standout in baseball, basketball, football and track; explosive and exciting backfielder.
Melissa Wiltzius 1995 Track and Field
NYU's first women's track and field All-American, earning this honor at the 1994 NCAA Championships in the 55-meter indoor hurdles, 100-meter outdoor hurdles, and outdoor heptathalon; set all-time University records in more than seven events.
Eddie Yost 1947 Baseball
Sparkling Violet baseball star; outstanding major league player and coach.
Sally Zacharewitz (Grinch) 1950 Fencing, Coach
Leader of two Violet national championship fencing teams; national fencing champion; NYU fencing coach for 14 years.
Peter Zaremba 1934 Football, Track and Field
Olympic hammer throwing medalist; football standout.