Drexel Dragons Hall of Fame
Men's Basketball
To honor the legacy of Drexel Basketball prior to this era and to recongnize the players who were top Dragons before 1990, this page chronicles the members of Drexel's Men's Basketball Hall of Fame. The following athletes have been inducted into the Drexel Dragons Athletic Hall of Fame for their outstanding acheivements on the Basketball court. Credit Drexel University and http://www.drexeldragons.com/hof.aspx?type=sport&kiosk= for the photos and infomation below.
* = played prior to Drexel joining NCAA Division I
* = played prior to Drexel joining NCAA Division I
Ernest N. Calhoun
Class of 1918*
Induction Class of 1971
Baseball, Men's Basketball, Track and Field
Ernest Calhoun was a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball from 1916 to 1918. Calhoun, or “Cal” as his friends called him, served as team captain in his senior year. The captain took an additional leadership roles as the team had no coach during the 1917-18 season.
Calhoun was also renowned for his involvement in myriad areas of the Drexel community. Calhoun accepted an active role in college life from the moment he set foot on Drexel’s campus, serving as the student-body’s athletics representative in all four of his years at Drexel. As a sophomore he became the assistant athletics editor of the Lexerd yearbook and he was also a member of the Dramatic Society and the Debating Society in his sophomore and junior years. Calhoun, who graduated in 1918 with a degree in electrical engineering, was known around campus as an articulate individual and was anecdotally referred to as the “class orator.”
Class of 1918*
Induction Class of 1971
Baseball, Men's Basketball, Track and Field
Ernest Calhoun was a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball from 1916 to 1918. Calhoun, or “Cal” as his friends called him, served as team captain in his senior year. The captain took an additional leadership roles as the team had no coach during the 1917-18 season.
Calhoun was also renowned for his involvement in myriad areas of the Drexel community. Calhoun accepted an active role in college life from the moment he set foot on Drexel’s campus, serving as the student-body’s athletics representative in all four of his years at Drexel. As a sophomore he became the assistant athletics editor of the Lexerd yearbook and he was also a member of the Dramatic Society and the Debating Society in his sophomore and junior years. Calhoun, who graduated in 1918 with a degree in electrical engineering, was known around campus as an articulate individual and was anecdotally referred to as the “class orator.”
Ralph C. Connell
Class of 1924*
Induction Class of 1971
Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis, Track and Field
Ralph Connell played four seasons of both basketball and football while in University City. He captained the basketball team as a senior and led the team in scoring during the 1924 season.
Connell was a key member of the football team. He scored four touchdowns and had an extra point in the team’s win vs. Washington and had 15 first downs in a victory against West Chester.
Connell, who graduated in 1925, also played two years on the track team and one year on the tennis team. He later worked as a professor at Drexel.
Class of 1924*
Induction Class of 1971
Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis, Track and Field
Ralph Connell played four seasons of both basketball and football while in University City. He captained the basketball team as a senior and led the team in scoring during the 1924 season.
Connell was a key member of the football team. He scored four touchdowns and had an extra point in the team’s win vs. Washington and had 15 first downs in a victory against West Chester.
Connell, who graduated in 1925, also played two years on the track team and one year on the tennis team. He later worked as a professor at Drexel.
Robert R. Buckley
Class of 1958*
Induction Class of 1973
Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball
Bob Buckley was one of the top athletes of time during his days at Drexel. He played three seasons of basketball and baseball at Drexel University. He was captain of the team as a senior as the Dragons went 14-3 and represented the MASCAC in the NCAA Championships. During his three years, Buckley’s teams went 38-16.
Buckley was the all-time career scoring leader at Drexel from 1958 through 1971. He averaged 14.9 rebounds during the 1954-55 season, the second highest rebound average in school history. He is still fourth on the all-time rebound average list with just under 12 boards per game. Despite playing three seasons, Buckley’s 662 career rebounds still rank him in the top 20 in that category at Drexel. He could score as well. Buckley averaged better than 20 points a game (4th best of all-time) in 1956-57 and is fourth all-time on the career scoring average list with 17.8 per game. He averaged 18.5 points per game over his 3 year career which stands at 3rd best of all time. Buckley's 359 made free throws, in just 54 games,rank 10th all time at Drexel. Scored 999 total points.
Buckley and his company played a major role in the upgrade of Drexel’s Athletic Complex at 43rd and Powelton. The upper field, which is the field hockey team’s home, is named after Mr. Buckley and the training room at the field is named in honor of Mr. Buckley’s grandson.
Class of 1958*
Induction Class of 1973
Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball
Bob Buckley was one of the top athletes of time during his days at Drexel. He played three seasons of basketball and baseball at Drexel University. He was captain of the team as a senior as the Dragons went 14-3 and represented the MASCAC in the NCAA Championships. During his three years, Buckley’s teams went 38-16.
Buckley was the all-time career scoring leader at Drexel from 1958 through 1971. He averaged 14.9 rebounds during the 1954-55 season, the second highest rebound average in school history. He is still fourth on the all-time rebound average list with just under 12 boards per game. Despite playing three seasons, Buckley’s 662 career rebounds still rank him in the top 20 in that category at Drexel. He could score as well. Buckley averaged better than 20 points a game (4th best of all-time) in 1956-57 and is fourth all-time on the career scoring average list with 17.8 per game. He averaged 18.5 points per game over his 3 year career which stands at 3rd best of all time. Buckley's 359 made free throws, in just 54 games,rank 10th all time at Drexel. Scored 999 total points.
Buckley and his company played a major role in the upgrade of Drexel’s Athletic Complex at 43rd and Powelton. The upper field, which is the field hockey team’s home, is named after Mr. Buckley and the training room at the field is named in honor of Mr. Buckley’s grandson.
Sam Cozen
Induction Class of 1976
Men's Basketball
Samuel Cozen guided Drexel’s men’s basketball team for 16 years, helping to establish the program before the Dragons made the leap to NCAA Div. I status in 1970. Cozen is the longest-tenured and was the winningest coach in the program’s history upon retirement, with 213 victories during an era when college basketball teams rarely played 20 games in a season.
Cozen led Drexel to 11 Middle Athletic Conference championships during his 16 years and his teams also made four NCAA tournament appearances during his tenure. Cozen coached five players to hall-of-fame careers including Bob Buckley, Dan Promislo, Bobby Morgan, Mike McCurdy and Ronald Kleppinger. Cozen, who was an outstanding player in his own right, played at South Philadelphia High and in college at Temple University. He coached at Overbrook High during the 1940's and the 1950’s. For one season, he coached NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. In 1952, the same year Chamberlain arrived at Overbrook, Cozen took over at Drexel while still coaching at Overbrook and began one of the best runs in Drexel history.
Sam Cozen coached the Dragons for 16 years from 1952-1968. During his years at Drexel University, Cozen’s teams won 11 conference championships over a period of 14 years.
Team Record Standing
1953-54 15-3 1st Place
1954-55 14-5 1st Place
1955-56 10-8 1st Place
1956-57 14-3 1st Place
1959-60 12-7 1st Place
1960-61 12-5 1st Place
1962-63 18-5 1st Place
1963-64 17-5 1st Place
1964-65 18-4 1st Place
1965-66 19-1 1st Place
1966-67 11-3 1st Place
Induction Class of 1976
Men's Basketball
Samuel Cozen guided Drexel’s men’s basketball team for 16 years, helping to establish the program before the Dragons made the leap to NCAA Div. I status in 1970. Cozen is the longest-tenured and was the winningest coach in the program’s history upon retirement, with 213 victories during an era when college basketball teams rarely played 20 games in a season.
Cozen led Drexel to 11 Middle Athletic Conference championships during his 16 years and his teams also made four NCAA tournament appearances during his tenure. Cozen coached five players to hall-of-fame careers including Bob Buckley, Dan Promislo, Bobby Morgan, Mike McCurdy and Ronald Kleppinger. Cozen, who was an outstanding player in his own right, played at South Philadelphia High and in college at Temple University. He coached at Overbrook High during the 1940's and the 1950’s. For one season, he coached NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. In 1952, the same year Chamberlain arrived at Overbrook, Cozen took over at Drexel while still coaching at Overbrook and began one of the best runs in Drexel history.
Sam Cozen coached the Dragons for 16 years from 1952-1968. During his years at Drexel University, Cozen’s teams won 11 conference championships over a period of 14 years.
Team Record Standing
1953-54 15-3 1st Place
1954-55 14-5 1st Place
1955-56 10-8 1st Place
1956-57 14-3 1st Place
1959-60 12-7 1st Place
1960-61 12-5 1st Place
1962-63 18-5 1st Place
1963-64 17-5 1st Place
1964-65 18-4 1st Place
1965-66 19-1 1st Place
1966-67 11-3 1st Place
Daniel Promislo
Class of 1955*
Induction Class of 1981
Men's Basketball
Dan Promislo had an outstanding career on the basketball court for the Dragons in the early 1950’s. He was a three-year letterwinner who also served as the team co-captain for two years.
Promislo was a unanimous selection to the All-Middle Atlantic Conference team in 1953-54 and was named the Small College Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Basketball Writers. He still holds the Drexel record for rebounding average in a season when he grabbed an astounding 15.2 boards per game. Promislo set the school mark with 308 points in one season. He averaged 13 rebounds a game during his career and was the fifth leading rebounder in school history at the time of his graduation in 1955. His total 677 rebounds were collected in just 52 games.
Class of 1955*
Induction Class of 1981
Men's Basketball
Dan Promislo had an outstanding career on the basketball court for the Dragons in the early 1950’s. He was a three-year letterwinner who also served as the team co-captain for two years.
Promislo was a unanimous selection to the All-Middle Atlantic Conference team in 1953-54 and was named the Small College Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Basketball Writers. He still holds the Drexel record for rebounding average in a season when he grabbed an astounding 15.2 boards per game. Promislo set the school mark with 308 points in one season. He averaged 13 rebounds a game during his career and was the fifth leading rebounder in school history at the time of his graduation in 1955. His total 677 rebounds were collected in just 52 games.
Steve Lilly
Class of 1972*
Induction Class of 1981
Men's Basketball
Steve Lilly was a member of the men’s basketball team during his career at Drexel. He captained the team for two years and was one of the top rebounders in school history.
Lilly was an All-Middle Atlantic Conference selection. In addition, he was named to the All-District Small College Team and was named to the All-Tournament teams at the Albright Christmas Tournament and the Washington & Lee Tournament, where he was named the Co-Most Valuable Player.
Lilly set a record that still stands with 30 rebounds in one game. He finished his 64-game career averaging 11.7 rebounds per game. His 749 boards placed his second all-time upon his graduation in 1972, now stands in 9th place all-time. Lilly averaged 14.2 rpg in 1970-71, 5th best single season mark.
Class of 1972*
Induction Class of 1981
Men's Basketball
Steve Lilly was a member of the men’s basketball team during his career at Drexel. He captained the team for two years and was one of the top rebounders in school history.
Lilly was an All-Middle Atlantic Conference selection. In addition, he was named to the All-District Small College Team and was named to the All-Tournament teams at the Albright Christmas Tournament and the Washington & Lee Tournament, where he was named the Co-Most Valuable Player.
Lilly set a record that still stands with 30 rebounds in one game. He finished his 64-game career averaging 11.7 rebounds per game. His 749 boards placed his second all-time upon his graduation in 1972, now stands in 9th place all-time. Lilly averaged 14.2 rpg in 1970-71, 5th best single season mark.
Al MacCart
Class of 1953*
Induction Class of 1982
Men's Basketball
Alfred MacCart was a four-year starter on the men’s basketball team and was a co-captain for two years. A 1953 graduate, MacCart was a unanimous selection to the 1950-51 MAC All-Conference Team. He was also named to the Philadelphia All-College Team as selected by the Philadelphia Writers Association.
During his junior year, he averaged 17.4 points per game as a junior when he led the Middle Atlantic Conference in scoring. He had
295 points, which at the time set a record at the school. As a senior, he finished his career with 865 points and averaged 12.9 points per game. Recorded 169 assists in just 19 games during the 1951-52 season, for an 8.9 apg which is the second best mark in school history MacCart's career 6.0 apg average ranks 2nd best all-time.
Class of 1953*
Induction Class of 1982
Men's Basketball
Alfred MacCart was a four-year starter on the men’s basketball team and was a co-captain for two years. A 1953 graduate, MacCart was a unanimous selection to the 1950-51 MAC All-Conference Team. He was also named to the Philadelphia All-College Team as selected by the Philadelphia Writers Association.
During his junior year, he averaged 17.4 points per game as a junior when he led the Middle Atlantic Conference in scoring. He had
295 points, which at the time set a record at the school. As a senior, he finished his career with 865 points and averaged 12.9 points per game. Recorded 169 assists in just 19 games during the 1951-52 season, for an 8.9 apg which is the second best mark in school history MacCart's career 6.0 apg average ranks 2nd best all-time.
Robert C. Morgan
Class of 1963*
Induction Class of 1983
Men's Basketball
Bobby Morgan played varsity basketball for three seasons at Drexel and was twice a captain of his team. Morgan was the Middle Atlantic Conference Most Valuable Player on two occasions and was named All-MAC three times.
Morgan was named to the Philadelphia Sportswriters All-Small College team in all three of his playing seasons at Drexel was the team’s MVP in 1960. He was twice named Honorable Mention All-American and twice named All-State Honorable Mention. Morgan was awarded the Loomis Memorial Award
in 1961, which is given to the basketball player who exhibited the finest all-around playing abilities, gentlemanly qualities and inspirational leadership.
Morgan holds the 4th highest career scoring average at 17.8 ppg. Scored 944 points in his 3 years, 53 games at Drexel.
Coached the remainder of the 1967-68 season after Sam Cozen stepped down.
Class of 1963*
Induction Class of 1983
Men's Basketball
Bobby Morgan played varsity basketball for three seasons at Drexel and was twice a captain of his team. Morgan was the Middle Atlantic Conference Most Valuable Player on two occasions and was named All-MAC three times.
Morgan was named to the Philadelphia Sportswriters All-Small College team in all three of his playing seasons at Drexel was the team’s MVP in 1960. He was twice named Honorable Mention All-American and twice named All-State Honorable Mention. Morgan was awarded the Loomis Memorial Award
in 1961, which is given to the basketball player who exhibited the finest all-around playing abilities, gentlemanly qualities and inspirational leadership.
Morgan holds the 4th highest career scoring average at 17.8 ppg. Scored 944 points in his 3 years, 53 games at Drexel.
Coached the remainder of the 1967-68 season after Sam Cozen stepped down.
Michael McCurdy
Class of 1966*
Induction Class of 1986
Men's Basketball
Mike McCurdy lettered for three seasons on the basketball team. During that time, the Dragons were 53-14 and were the Middle Atlantic Conference champions in both 1962-63 and 1963-64. He was a First Team All-MAC performer three times, a Philadelphia Small College all-star twice, the Philadelphia Small College Player of the Year in 1963-64 and a MAC Southern Division MVP in 1964-65. He won the Outstanding Player Award that year and was the Outstanding Senior Athlete in 1966.
McCurdy finished his career averaging 14.5 points per game. He shot better than 47 percent from the floor and averaged 16.3 points per game game as a senior.
Class of 1966*
Induction Class of 1986
Men's Basketball
Mike McCurdy lettered for three seasons on the basketball team. During that time, the Dragons were 53-14 and were the Middle Atlantic Conference champions in both 1962-63 and 1963-64. He was a First Team All-MAC performer three times, a Philadelphia Small College all-star twice, the Philadelphia Small College Player of the Year in 1963-64 and a MAC Southern Division MVP in 1964-65. He won the Outstanding Player Award that year and was the Outstanding Senior Athlete in 1966.
McCurdy finished his career averaging 14.5 points per game. He shot better than 47 percent from the floor and averaged 16.3 points per game game as a senior.
Ronald F. Kleppinger
Class of 1959*
Induction Class of 1987
Football, Men's Basketball
Ronald Kelppinger played both varsity football and basketball for three seasons at Drexel. He was a two-time co-captain in basketball and played on two Middle Atlantic Southern Division Conference Championship teams in 1956 and 1957. In 1957, the Dragons advanced to
the NCAA Tournament. During the 1957-58 season, Kleppinger scored 34 points in a game against Haverford which set the school single-game record at the time.
On the football field, he was part of the 1955-56 team that was 8-0. He played end for three seasons before moving to fullback, linebacker and place kicker as a senior. He was among the team scoring leaders as a junior and a senior.
Class of 1959*
Induction Class of 1987
Football, Men's Basketball
Ronald Kelppinger played both varsity football and basketball for three seasons at Drexel. He was a two-time co-captain in basketball and played on two Middle Atlantic Southern Division Conference Championship teams in 1956 and 1957. In 1957, the Dragons advanced to
the NCAA Tournament. During the 1957-58 season, Kleppinger scored 34 points in a game against Haverford which set the school single-game record at the time.
On the football field, he was part of the 1955-56 team that was 8-0. He played end for three seasons before moving to fullback, linebacker and place kicker as a senior. He was among the team scoring leaders as a junior and a senior.
David Broadus
Class of 1981
Induction Class of 1987
Men's Basketball
David Broadus was a four-year letterwinner in basketball after joining the team as a walk-on. He became only the fourth player in school history to score over 1,000 points in his career and was the first Dragon to score 400 points in consecutive seasons.
An All-ECC Second Team pick and Lt. Loomis Award winner as the outstanding Drexel player in 1980, Broadus ended his career with 1371 career points and 694 rebounds. He was the ECAC Player of the Week seven times, an ECC Player of the Week pick five times and the Herb Good Player of the Week on three occasions
Class of 1981
Induction Class of 1987
Men's Basketball
David Broadus was a four-year letterwinner in basketball after joining the team as a walk-on. He became only the fourth player in school history to score over 1,000 points in his career and was the first Dragon to score 400 points in consecutive seasons.
An All-ECC Second Team pick and Lt. Loomis Award winner as the outstanding Drexel player in 1980, Broadus ended his career with 1371 career points and 694 rebounds. He was the ECAC Player of the Week seven times, an ECC Player of the Week pick five times and the Herb Good Player of the Week on three occasions
Leonard Hatzenbeller
Class of 1981
Induction Class of 1988
Men's Basketball
Len Hatzenbeller, one of the top centers to ever play at Drexel, played four seasons on the men’s basketball team. He graduated with eight Drexel records, including the single-season mark for scoring average (21.4), points (589) and field goals (214). One of the top centers ever to play at the school, Hatzenbeller was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America after his senior year, when he was named the East Coast Conference Player of the Year.
Hatzenbeller finished his career with 1,364 points in his career and grabbed 749 rebounds, which ranked him in the top five in each category upon graduation. He participated in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational All-Star Tournament and was an eight-round selection by the Indiana Pacers in the 1981 NBA Draft .
Class of 1981
Induction Class of 1988
Men's Basketball
Len Hatzenbeller, one of the top centers to ever play at Drexel, played four seasons on the men’s basketball team. He graduated with eight Drexel records, including the single-season mark for scoring average (21.4), points (589) and field goals (214). One of the top centers ever to play at the school, Hatzenbeller was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America after his senior year, when he was named the East Coast Conference Player of the Year.
Hatzenbeller finished his career with 1,364 points in his career and grabbed 749 rebounds, which ranked him in the top five in each category upon graduation. He participated in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational All-Star Tournament and was an eight-round selection by the Indiana Pacers in the 1981 NBA Draft .
Ronald T. Coley
Class of 1972
Induction Class of 1988
Men's Basketball
Ronald Coley, who graduated in 1972, earned three varsity letters as a member of the men’s basketball team. He was the first Dragon basketball player to score 1,000 career points and held the mark for all-time highest points scored from 1971 through 1978. A team captain as a senior, Coley won Drexel’s Outstanding Player Award and the university’s Outstanding Varsity Athlete Award in both 1970 and 1971. He became just the second Drexel player to score 400 points in a season when he did it in 1970.
Twice an All-Middle Atlantic Conference and a Philadelphia Sportswriters Small College All-Star, Coley averaged 16.9 points during his career at Drexel. He ended his career with 1,098 career points, shot 49.2 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the free-throw line.
Class of 1972
Induction Class of 1988
Men's Basketball
Ronald Coley, who graduated in 1972, earned three varsity letters as a member of the men’s basketball team. He was the first Dragon basketball player to score 1,000 career points and held the mark for all-time highest points scored from 1971 through 1978. A team captain as a senior, Coley won Drexel’s Outstanding Player Award and the university’s Outstanding Varsity Athlete Award in both 1970 and 1971. He became just the second Drexel player to score 400 points in a season when he did it in 1970.
Twice an All-Middle Atlantic Conference and a Philadelphia Sportswriters Small College All-Star, Coley averaged 16.9 points during his career at Drexel. He ended his career with 1,098 career points, shot 49.2 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the free-throw line.
Randall S. Burkert
Class of 1982
Induction Class of 1989
Men's Basketball, Men's Crew, Men's Tennis
Randall Burkert was a four-year letterwinner on the basketball team. Burkert was the recipient of the Thomas Greene Award as Drexel’s Outstanding Graduating Athlete in 1982. As a senior, he led the team win scoring with 374 points and helped guide the Dragons to a
school-record 19 victories. He was also named a Second Team All-East Conference Coast pick and a Region II Academic All-American.
Burkert, a co-captain as both a junior and senior, was also awarded the General Greene Award as Drexel’s Outstanding Sophomore Athlete. He was the ECC Rookie of the Year as a freshman and became just the sixth Dragon to score more than 1,000 career points.
Class of 1982
Induction Class of 1989
Men's Basketball, Men's Crew, Men's Tennis
Randall Burkert was a four-year letterwinner on the basketball team. Burkert was the recipient of the Thomas Greene Award as Drexel’s Outstanding Graduating Athlete in 1982. As a senior, he led the team win scoring with 374 points and helped guide the Dragons to a
school-record 19 victories. He was also named a Second Team All-East Conference Coast pick and a Region II Academic All-American.
Burkert, a co-captain as both a junior and senior, was also awarded the General Greene Award as Drexel’s Outstanding Sophomore Athlete. He was the ECC Rookie of the Year as a freshman and became just the sixth Dragon to score more than 1,000 career points.
Richard S. Congo
Class of 1984
Induction Class of 1989
Men's Basketball
Richard Congo started all 88 games in his Drexel career. A three-year letterwinner, Congo set the school single-season record for field goal percentage (.563) in 1983-84. He finished his career second on the career field-goal percentage list at .543.
Congo became just the second player in school history to score 400 or more points in consecutive seasons. A two-time co-captain, Congo, a 1984 graduate, was the East Coast Conference Player of the Year as a senior and earned First Team All-District II honors. Congo was a Second Team All-ECC pick as a junior. He finished his career with 1,228 points.
Class of 1984
Induction Class of 1989
Men's Basketball
Richard Congo started all 88 games in his Drexel career. A three-year letterwinner, Congo set the school single-season record for field goal percentage (.563) in 1983-84. He finished his career second on the career field-goal percentage list at .543.
Congo became just the second player in school history to score 400 or more points in consecutive seasons. A two-time co-captain, Congo, a 1984 graduate, was the East Coast Conference Player of the Year as a senior and earned First Team All-District II honors. Congo was a Second Team All-ECC pick as a junior. He finished his career with 1,228 points.
Robert W. Stephens
Class of 1980
Induction Class of 1990
Men's Basketball
Bob “Sweeper” Stephens was one of the best big men ever to suit up for the Dragons. A four-year letterwinner, he was the team’s MVP in all four years and also earned Honorable Mention All-America three times. He was the first Drexel player ever to grab 300 or more rebounds in each of his four seasons and is the school’s all-time leader in blocked shots. In fact, no one is within 100 of his 404 career rejections.
As a sophomore, Stephens ranked fourth in the nation with 14.8 rebounds and as a senior, he was eighth in that category with 13.3 rebounds per game. He concluded his career with 1,316 rebounds, which is also tops on the school list. He owned 27 records upon graduation and was the first player in school history to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. "Sweeper" was the school's all time top scorer from 1978 through 1987.
After his days at Drexel, Stephens played professionally in Europe and in South America and was named the Player of the Year in Ireland in 1985.
Class of 1980
Induction Class of 1990
Men's Basketball
Bob “Sweeper” Stephens was one of the best big men ever to suit up for the Dragons. A four-year letterwinner, he was the team’s MVP in all four years and also earned Honorable Mention All-America three times. He was the first Drexel player ever to grab 300 or more rebounds in each of his four seasons and is the school’s all-time leader in blocked shots. In fact, no one is within 100 of his 404 career rejections.
As a sophomore, Stephens ranked fourth in the nation with 14.8 rebounds and as a senior, he was eighth in that category with 13.3 rebounds per game. He concluded his career with 1,316 rebounds, which is also tops on the school list. He owned 27 records upon graduation and was the first player in school history to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. "Sweeper" was the school's all time top scorer from 1978 through 1987.
After his days at Drexel, Stephens played professionally in Europe and in South America and was named the Player of the Year in Ireland in 1985.
Gregory A. Newman
Class of 1974
Induction Class of 1993
Men's Basketball
Gregory Newman was the second Drexel men’s basketball player ever to score 1,000 career points. In just three seasons as a Dragon, Newman tallied 1,016 points in 65 games, all of them coming prior to the inception of the three-point basket in college basketball.
Upon graduation Newman held seven school records. He is still ranked among Drexel’s all-time leaders in career scoring and free throws made. He also holds the single-game record for field goals made, which he set with 16 baskets against Franklin & Marshall on Feb. 16, 1974. Newman was the first Drexel player to compete in the Liberty Bell Classic and he was named MVP of the game. He was an
All-Middle Athletic Conference and Philadelphia-Area All-Star as a senior and also earned the team’s Lt. John P. Loomis Award as the outstanding player.
Class of 1974
Induction Class of 1993
Men's Basketball
Gregory Newman was the second Drexel men’s basketball player ever to score 1,000 career points. In just three seasons as a Dragon, Newman tallied 1,016 points in 65 games, all of them coming prior to the inception of the three-point basket in college basketball.
Upon graduation Newman held seven school records. He is still ranked among Drexel’s all-time leaders in career scoring and free throws made. He also holds the single-game record for field goals made, which he set with 16 baskets against Franklin & Marshall on Feb. 16, 1974. Newman was the first Drexel player to compete in the Liberty Bell Classic and he was named MVP of the game. He was an
All-Middle Athletic Conference and Philadelphia-Area All-Star as a senior and also earned the team’s Lt. John P. Loomis Award as the outstanding player.
Michael Anderson
Class of 1988
Induction Class of 2001
Men's Basketball
Michael Anderson was one of the most decorated athletes in Drexel history. He graduated with 45 Drexel records a member of Drexel’s first Division NCAA Tournament team, Anderson set school career records with 2,208 career points, 724 assists and 341 steals. He was the team MVP all four years and was an All-East Coast Conference First Team performer three times. As a senior, Anderson averaged a school-record 23.9 points per game, poured in a career-best 43 points against Lehigh and was named the ECC Player of the Year. He was also named an Honorable Mention All-America by both UPI and The Sporting News. Anderson was the runner-up for the Frances P. Naismith Hall of Fame Award.
After graduation Anderson was drafted in the third round by the Indiana Pacers and, after being signed by the San Antonio Spurs in 1989, became the first Drexel graduate to play in the NBA. He was the first Drexel athlete to have his number retired and was named to the All-Millennium team.
Class of 1988
Induction Class of 2001
Men's Basketball
Michael Anderson was one of the most decorated athletes in Drexel history. He graduated with 45 Drexel records a member of Drexel’s first Division NCAA Tournament team, Anderson set school career records with 2,208 career points, 724 assists and 341 steals. He was the team MVP all four years and was an All-East Coast Conference First Team performer three times. As a senior, Anderson averaged a school-record 23.9 points per game, poured in a career-best 43 points against Lehigh and was named the ECC Player of the Year. He was also named an Honorable Mention All-America by both UPI and The Sporting News. Anderson was the runner-up for the Frances P. Naismith Hall of Fame Award.
After graduation Anderson was drafted in the third round by the Indiana Pacers and, after being signed by the San Antonio Spurs in 1989, became the first Drexel graduate to play in the NBA. He was the first Drexel athlete to have his number retired and was named to the All-Millennium team.
John Rankin
Class of 1989
Induction Class of 2004
Men's Basketball
John Rankin was a four-year letterwinner on the men’s basketball team and was one of the top offensive players in the school’s history. Rankin is second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 2,111 points and is one of only three players in Drexel history with more than
2,000 points.
Rankin, a member of Drexel’s All-Millennium team, was an Honorable Mention All-America as a senior. He was named to the East Coast
Conference First Team as a senior, Second Team as a junior and sophomore and to the All-Rookie Team as a freshman. Rankin set the school record by scoring 44
points in one game (vs. Rider) and was the first player in Drexel history to score at least 400 points in each of his four seasons. He still holds the Drexel record for points as a freshman with 466.
Class of 1989
Induction Class of 2004
Men's Basketball
John Rankin was a four-year letterwinner on the men’s basketball team and was one of the top offensive players in the school’s history. Rankin is second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 2,111 points and is one of only three players in Drexel history with more than
2,000 points.
Rankin, a member of Drexel’s All-Millennium team, was an Honorable Mention All-America as a senior. He was named to the East Coast
Conference First Team as a senior, Second Team as a junior and sophomore and to the All-Rookie Team as a freshman. Rankin set the school record by scoring 44
points in one game (vs. Rider) and was the first player in Drexel history to score at least 400 points in each of his four seasons. He still holds the Drexel record for points as a freshman with 466.
Todd Lehmann
Class of 1990
Induction Class of 2007
Men's Basketball
Todd Lehmann was a four-year letterwinner on the basketball team. A point guard, Lehmann set the school record for assists in one season with 260 and is second on the school’s career assists list with 668. He set the school record with 19 assists in one game against Liberty in 1990. In his final season at Drexel, Lehmann led the nation with 9.29 assists per game Lehmann was a Second Team All-East Coast Conference selection as both a junior and a senior. A 1987 All-ECC Rookie Team pick, Lehmann finished his career second in free-throw percentage at Drexel and third in three-pointers with 285. He finished his career with 1,546 career points, the seventh-highest total at Drexel.
Class of 1990
Induction Class of 2007
Men's Basketball
Todd Lehmann was a four-year letterwinner on the basketball team. A point guard, Lehmann set the school record for assists in one season with 260 and is second on the school’s career assists list with 668. He set the school record with 19 assists in one game against Liberty in 1990. In his final season at Drexel, Lehmann led the nation with 9.29 assists per game Lehmann was a Second Team All-East Coast Conference selection as both a junior and a senior. A 1987 All-ECC Rookie Team pick, Lehmann finished his career second in free-throw percentage at Drexel and third in three-pointers with 285. He finished his career with 1,546 career points, the seventh-highest total at Drexel.
Pat Delsi
Retired 1999
Induction Class of 2009
Athletics Director Legacy Award
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
A recipient of the Athletics Director Legacy Award...Joined the Drexel broadcast team in 1983 as the voice of Drexel men’s basketball, serving in this capacity for 15 seasons…Worked as Drexel’s radio play-by-play announcer during four NCAA men’s basketball tournament appearances…Anchored Drexel’s first international broadcasts in 1992 during the Drexel men’s basketball team’s exhibition tour of China… Began calling Drexel women’s basketball games in the mid 1990s…Called Philadelphia Big 5 basketball for 10 years prior to joining Drexel’s broadcasts, also hosted a sports talk show called “The Big 5 Pipeline”…Covered collegiate football games for Penn and Temple and South Jersey high school basketball for a number of years…Has broadcasted more than 4,000 collegiate, professional and high school sporting events during his 55-plus years in radio…Also enshrined in Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame and South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame. Born Pasquale Del Signore.
Retired 1999
Induction Class of 2009
Athletics Director Legacy Award
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
A recipient of the Athletics Director Legacy Award...Joined the Drexel broadcast team in 1983 as the voice of Drexel men’s basketball, serving in this capacity for 15 seasons…Worked as Drexel’s radio play-by-play announcer during four NCAA men’s basketball tournament appearances…Anchored Drexel’s first international broadcasts in 1992 during the Drexel men’s basketball team’s exhibition tour of China… Began calling Drexel women’s basketball games in the mid 1990s…Called Philadelphia Big 5 basketball for 10 years prior to joining Drexel’s broadcasts, also hosted a sports talk show called “The Big 5 Pipeline”…Covered collegiate football games for Penn and Temple and South Jersey high school basketball for a number of years…Has broadcasted more than 4,000 collegiate, professional and high school sporting events during his 55-plus years in radio…Also enshrined in Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame and South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame. Born Pasquale Del Signore.
Sam Cozen Era of Champions
Induction Class of 2009
Sam Cozen coached the Dragons for 16 years from 1952-1968. During his years at Drexel University, Cozen’s teams won 11 conference championships over a period of 14 years.
1953-54 15-3 1st Place, 1954-55 14-5 1st Place, 1955-56 10-8 1st Place, 1956-57 14-3 1st Place,
1959-60 12-7 1st Place, 1960-61 12-5 1st Place, 1962-63 18-5 1st Place, 1963-64 17-5 1st Place,
1964-65 18-4 1st Place, 1965-66 19-1 1st Place, 1966-67 11-3 1st Place.
Players of this era were: Martin Baum 1957-58, 58-59, David Baxter 1963-64 Gary Brotz 1955-56, Ben Brown 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Robert Buckley 1954-55, 55-56, 56-57, George Butler 1956-57, 57-58, 58-59, Joseph Campbell 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Ralph Capozzoli 1953-54, Armond Civera 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Cyrus Cohen 1955-56, 56-57, Francis Connell 1966-67, Robert Croft 1966-67, Daniel Dorrian 1963-64, John Earley 1962-63, Robert Ferguson 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Ronald Forys 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Allen Gart 1961-62, 62-63, Ron Gasper 1956-57, Robert Greenberg 1956-57, 57-58, 58-59, Wayne Gutekunst 1956-57, 57-58, William Harley, Jr. 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Herbert Heffner 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Ralph Henry 1958-59, 59-60, 60-61, Joseph Hertrich 1964-65, 65-66, 66-67, Keith Hibbard 1965-66, Richard Hilmer 1958-59, 59-60, James Hoffman 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, George Holloway 1957-58, 59-60, Irving Jaffe 1957-58, 58-59, 59-60, Charles King 1960-61, 61-62, 62-63, Ronald Kleppinger 1955-56, 56-57, 57-58, Norman Kropp 1965-66, 66-67, David Lee 1962-63, 64-65, 65-66, Victor Lewis 1965-66, John Linderman 1965-66, 66-67, John Loomis 1954-55, 55-56, George Lubeck 1960-61, Michael McCurdy 1962-63, 63-64, 64-65, Richard McGarrity 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, James McVeigh 1966-67, Alan Meislich 1953-54, Roger Midgette 1966-67, Robert Molluro 1961-62, 62-63, 64-65, Eugene Mora 1955-56, Edward Moran 1956-57, Robert Morgan 1958-59, 59-60, 60-61, William Murphy 1964-65, 65-66, 66-67, George Murphy 1965-66, Edwin Neuman 1952-53, 53-54, Edward O'Brien 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Frank Prestileo 1963-64, 64-65, Daniel Promislo 1952-53. 53-54, Robert Pursel 1962-63, Victor Quattrini 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, Clifford Risell 1966-67, Edward Roman 1952-53, 53-54, Edward Rutizer 1956-57, Joseph Sacco 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Dennis Sarafinas 1963-64, Joseph Scafaria 1952-53, 53-54, George Schaeffer 1959-60, 61-62, 62-63, Michael Schafer 1965-66, 66-67, Emil Schoen 1959-60, 60-61, Robert Seher 1955-56, 56-57, 57-58, Ted Sitek 1960-61, 62-63, 63-64, Harry Snyder 1965-66, 66-67, Richard Stanton 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Eugene Szukalski 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Pau lVan DeMark1966-67, Richard Walker 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, Martin Weinberg 1955-56, 56-57, Allan Weinberg 1956-57, 57-58, 58-59, William White 1955-56, 56-57, 57-58, Jerry Whiteman 1962-63, 63-64, Peter Wilson 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Stanton Woerth 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, Bruce Zimmerman 1958-59, 59-60, 60-61, Peter Zimmermann 1960-61, 61-62, 62-63.
Induction Class of 2009
Sam Cozen coached the Dragons for 16 years from 1952-1968. During his years at Drexel University, Cozen’s teams won 11 conference championships over a period of 14 years.
1953-54 15-3 1st Place, 1954-55 14-5 1st Place, 1955-56 10-8 1st Place, 1956-57 14-3 1st Place,
1959-60 12-7 1st Place, 1960-61 12-5 1st Place, 1962-63 18-5 1st Place, 1963-64 17-5 1st Place,
1964-65 18-4 1st Place, 1965-66 19-1 1st Place, 1966-67 11-3 1st Place.
Players of this era were: Martin Baum 1957-58, 58-59, David Baxter 1963-64 Gary Brotz 1955-56, Ben Brown 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Robert Buckley 1954-55, 55-56, 56-57, George Butler 1956-57, 57-58, 58-59, Joseph Campbell 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Ralph Capozzoli 1953-54, Armond Civera 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Cyrus Cohen 1955-56, 56-57, Francis Connell 1966-67, Robert Croft 1966-67, Daniel Dorrian 1963-64, John Earley 1962-63, Robert Ferguson 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Ronald Forys 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Allen Gart 1961-62, 62-63, Ron Gasper 1956-57, Robert Greenberg 1956-57, 57-58, 58-59, Wayne Gutekunst 1956-57, 57-58, William Harley, Jr. 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Herbert Heffner 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Ralph Henry 1958-59, 59-60, 60-61, Joseph Hertrich 1964-65, 65-66, 66-67, Keith Hibbard 1965-66, Richard Hilmer 1958-59, 59-60, James Hoffman 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, George Holloway 1957-58, 59-60, Irving Jaffe 1957-58, 58-59, 59-60, Charles King 1960-61, 61-62, 62-63, Ronald Kleppinger 1955-56, 56-57, 57-58, Norman Kropp 1965-66, 66-67, David Lee 1962-63, 64-65, 65-66, Victor Lewis 1965-66, John Linderman 1965-66, 66-67, John Loomis 1954-55, 55-56, George Lubeck 1960-61, Michael McCurdy 1962-63, 63-64, 64-65, Richard McGarrity 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, James McVeigh 1966-67, Alan Meislich 1953-54, Roger Midgette 1966-67, Robert Molluro 1961-62, 62-63, 64-65, Eugene Mora 1955-56, Edward Moran 1956-57, Robert Morgan 1958-59, 59-60, 60-61, William Murphy 1964-65, 65-66, 66-67, George Murphy 1965-66, Edwin Neuman 1952-53, 53-54, Edward O'Brien 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Frank Prestileo 1963-64, 64-65, Daniel Promislo 1952-53. 53-54, Robert Pursel 1962-63, Victor Quattrini 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, Clifford Risell 1966-67, Edward Roman 1952-53, 53-54, Edward Rutizer 1956-57, Joseph Sacco 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Dennis Sarafinas 1963-64, Joseph Scafaria 1952-53, 53-54, George Schaeffer 1959-60, 61-62, 62-63, Michael Schafer 1965-66, 66-67, Emil Schoen 1959-60, 60-61, Robert Seher 1955-56, 56-57, 57-58, Ted Sitek 1960-61, 62-63, 63-64, Harry Snyder 1965-66, 66-67, Richard Stanton 1963-64, 64-65, 65-66, Eugene Szukalski 1953-54, 54-55, 55-56, Pau lVan DeMark1966-67, Richard Walker 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, Martin Weinberg 1955-56, 56-57, Allan Weinberg 1956-57, 57-58, 58-59, William White 1955-56, 56-57, 57-58, Jerry Whiteman 1962-63, 63-64, Peter Wilson 1959-60, 60-61, 61-62, Stanton Woerth 1952-53, 53-54, 54-55, Bruce Zimmerman 1958-59, 59-60, 60-61, Peter Zimmermann 1960-61, 61-62, 62-63.
1995-96 Men's Basketball Team
Induction Class of 2011
The 1995-96 men’s basketball team won a school record 27 games on their way to winning the program’s third consecutive conference championship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year. The team was the fourth overall Drexel basketball Division I NCAA bid where they upset Memphis for the Drexel’s first men’s basketball NCAA Tournament victory. They set school records for wins and for winning percentage in one season using a 15 game win streak before losing in the NCAA Tournament to Syracuse.
Members of the 1995-96 men’s basketball team included Dimitris Stefanidis, Mike DeRocckis, Greg Gaffney, Cornelius Overby, Ross Neisler, Jeff Myers, George Hudgins, David Frey, Chuck Guittar, Malik Rose, Brahin Riley, Karl Fischer, John Randall and Justin Oliver
Head coach was Bill Herrion. He was assisted by Associate coach Steve Seymour, assistant Monte Ross and assistant John O’Connor.
The team managers were Jennifer Cook, Jamel Thomas, Khai Trinh and Vinnie Chawla.
Induction Class of 2011
The 1995-96 men’s basketball team won a school record 27 games on their way to winning the program’s third consecutive conference championship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year. The team was the fourth overall Drexel basketball Division I NCAA bid where they upset Memphis for the Drexel’s first men’s basketball NCAA Tournament victory. They set school records for wins and for winning percentage in one season using a 15 game win streak before losing in the NCAA Tournament to Syracuse.
Members of the 1995-96 men’s basketball team included Dimitris Stefanidis, Mike DeRocckis, Greg Gaffney, Cornelius Overby, Ross Neisler, Jeff Myers, George Hudgins, David Frey, Chuck Guittar, Malik Rose, Brahin Riley, Karl Fischer, John Randall and Justin Oliver
Head coach was Bill Herrion. He was assisted by Associate coach Steve Seymour, assistant Monte Ross and assistant John O’Connor.
The team managers were Jennifer Cook, Jamel Thomas, Khai Trinh and Vinnie Chawla.
Brian Holden
Class of 1995
Induction Class of 2014
Men's Basketball
Brian Holden was a standout guard on Drexel's men's basketball teams of the mid-1990s. He helped the Dragons reach back-to-back NCAA Tournaments in the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons. Holden was a three-time First Team All-NAC selection during his playing days and a selection for the All-Millenium team. He tallied 1,485 career points with the Blue and Gold, and holds the school record for 3-point shooting percentage at 40.9 percent.
Class of 1995
Induction Class of 2014
Men's Basketball
Brian Holden was a standout guard on Drexel's men's basketball teams of the mid-1990s. He helped the Dragons reach back-to-back NCAA Tournaments in the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons. Holden was a three-time First Team All-NAC selection during his playing days and a selection for the All-Millenium team. He tallied 1,485 career points with the Blue and Gold, and holds the school record for 3-point shooting percentage at 40.9 percent.
Dave Clawson ("Timer")
Class of 1975, Retired 2022
Induction Class of 2017
Athletics Director Legacy Award
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
A recipient of the Athletics Director Legacy Award...Clawson, a Class of 1975 graduate, has been the scoreboard operator and timekeeper for Drexel men's basketball games since 1986, taking over the duty at women's basketball games in the mid-1990s ... Retired in 2022. ... As a student, he served as a representative on the university's athletics committee, as a student manager of the baseball team, as a building supervisor at the DAC upon graduation and worked game management for men's basketball prior to taking on scoreboard and timekeeping duties ... Clawson worked in Drexel's alumni records office after graduation for two years before moving to the registrar's office where he would work until 1988.
Class of 1975, Retired 2022
Induction Class of 2017
Athletics Director Legacy Award
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
A recipient of the Athletics Director Legacy Award...Clawson, a Class of 1975 graduate, has been the scoreboard operator and timekeeper for Drexel men's basketball games since 1986, taking over the duty at women's basketball games in the mid-1990s ... Retired in 2022. ... As a student, he served as a representative on the university's athletics committee, as a student manager of the baseball team, as a building supervisor at the DAC upon graduation and worked game management for men's basketball prior to taking on scoreboard and timekeeping duties ... Clawson worked in Drexel's alumni records office after graduation for two years before moving to the registrar's office where he would work until 1988.
Robert Battle
Class of 2003
Induction Class of 2023
Robert Battle was one of the top big men in the Colonial Athletic Association in his final two seasons at Drexel. The Philadelphia native was a two-time All-CAA First Team selection. Battle was named the CAA's Defensive Player of the Year as both a junior and a senior. In his final season, he averaged 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and was fifth in the nation with 3.7 blocks per game. His 116 blocks broke the school record set by Bob Stephens. Battle was named to the CAA All-Tournament team as the Dragons advanced to the title game and earned a bid to the NIT. He was also named the winner of the prestigious CAA Dean Ehlers Leadership Award. As a junior, Battle led the CAA in field-goal percentage, rebounding and blocks. He averaged 14.5 points, nine rebounds and was 10th nationally with 3.25 blocks per game. After graduation, Battle played professionally for almost 20 years.
Class of 2003
Induction Class of 2023
Robert Battle was one of the top big men in the Colonial Athletic Association in his final two seasons at Drexel. The Philadelphia native was a two-time All-CAA First Team selection. Battle was named the CAA's Defensive Player of the Year as both a junior and a senior. In his final season, he averaged 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and was fifth in the nation with 3.7 blocks per game. His 116 blocks broke the school record set by Bob Stephens. Battle was named to the CAA All-Tournament team as the Dragons advanced to the title game and earned a bid to the NIT. He was also named the winner of the prestigious CAA Dean Ehlers Leadership Award. As a junior, Battle led the CAA in field-goal percentage, rebounding and blocks. He averaged 14.5 points, nine rebounds and was 10th nationally with 3.25 blocks per game. After graduation, Battle played professionally for almost 20 years.
Joe Linderman
Class of 2001
Induction Class of 2025
Linderman is just one of four Drexel basketball players who rank in the top 10 in scoring and rebounding. He is currently fourth on Drexel's all-time scoring list with 1,816 points and is 10th all-time in rebounding at 808. The Reading Catholic graduate is also second all-time in field goal percentage at .564. He still holds three of the top nine single season field-goal percentages. A member of Drexel's All-Millennium Team, Linderman was a two-time First Team All-America East selection and was named to the Second Team on another occasion, He was named the 1996-97 America East Rookie of the Year. Linderman was selected to the America East All-Tournament team twice. He averaged 16.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 110 career games at Drexel.
Class of 2001
Induction Class of 2025
Linderman is just one of four Drexel basketball players who rank in the top 10 in scoring and rebounding. He is currently fourth on Drexel's all-time scoring list with 1,816 points and is 10th all-time in rebounding at 808. The Reading Catholic graduate is also second all-time in field goal percentage at .564. He still holds three of the top nine single season field-goal percentages. A member of Drexel's All-Millennium Team, Linderman was a two-time First Team All-America East selection and was named to the Second Team on another occasion, He was named the 1996-97 America East Rookie of the Year. Linderman was selected to the America East All-Tournament team twice. He averaged 16.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 110 career games at Drexel.
Players Elected to Hall of Fame with Basketball as one of multiple sports:
Myron T. Fleming
Class of 1934*
Induction Class of 1971
Baseball,Football, Men's Basketball
Myron Fleming earned 10 varsity letters at Drexel. He was a member of the both the football and baseball team for four seasons. Fleming also played two seasons of basketball before he graduated in Drexel in 1934.
Fleming was a member of the varsity club for four years. He was the Secretary of the Club in his final two seasons. Fleming won the Charles Etting Scholarship as a senior. The Philadelphia native was also the Presidnet of Tau Beta Pi in his final year at the school.
Class of 1934*
Induction Class of 1971
Baseball,Football, Men's Basketball
Myron Fleming earned 10 varsity letters at Drexel. He was a member of the both the football and baseball team for four seasons. Fleming also played two seasons of basketball before he graduated in Drexel in 1934.
Fleming was a member of the varsity club for four years. He was the Secretary of the Club in his final two seasons. Fleming won the Charles Etting Scholarship as a senior. The Philadelphia native was also the Presidnet of Tau Beta Pi in his final year at the school.
Norman Parmet
Class of 1947*, World War II Veteran
Induction Class of 1973
Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis
Norman Parmet was a truly versatile athlete who played and excelled in three different sports while at Drexel. Parmet starred on the gridiron as well as on the basketball and tennis courts. While Parmet’s collegiate athletic career was interrupted when he answered the call to
serve his nation in World War II from 1942-45, he returned to Drexel to complete his degree and settle scores on the playing field.
When he returned to Drexel for the 1946-47 season, Parmet was a starting guard on the Dragons’ basketball team which posted a 7-2 record and finished second in the Middle Athletic Conference. Parmet was equally skilled on the tennis court, playing predominantly at first singles for the Dragons throughout his career. He also captained the netters as a senior. In 1947 Parmet earned the Alumni Varsity Club Award as Drexel’s most outstanding senior athlete.
Class of 1947*, World War II Veteran
Induction Class of 1973
Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis
Norman Parmet was a truly versatile athlete who played and excelled in three different sports while at Drexel. Parmet starred on the gridiron as well as on the basketball and tennis courts. While Parmet’s collegiate athletic career was interrupted when he answered the call to
serve his nation in World War II from 1942-45, he returned to Drexel to complete his degree and settle scores on the playing field.
When he returned to Drexel for the 1946-47 season, Parmet was a starting guard on the Dragons’ basketball team which posted a 7-2 record and finished second in the Middle Athletic Conference. Parmet was equally skilled on the tennis court, playing predominantly at first singles for the Dragons throughout his career. He also captained the netters as a senior. In 1947 Parmet earned the Alumni Varsity Club Award as Drexel’s most outstanding senior athlete.
George Nannos
Class of 1939*
Induction Class of 1976
Football, Men's Basketball
George Nannos played three seasons of football and basketball at Drexel. He ended his collegiate playing days in 1939.
A cooperative business administration major, Nannos was a three year member of the prestigious varsity club. He was a Drexel Paul Scholarship recipient and a member of Beta Sigma Tau.
Class of 1939*
Induction Class of 1976
Football, Men's Basketball
George Nannos played three seasons of football and basketball at Drexel. He ended his collegiate playing days in 1939.
A cooperative business administration major, Nannos was a three year member of the prestigious varsity club. He was a Drexel Paul Scholarship recipient and a member of Beta Sigma Tau.
S. Herbert Raynes
Class of 1937*
Induction Class of 1977
Baseball, Men's Basketball
Herbert Raynes played three years of both basketball and baseball at Drexel. He was the captain of the varsity basketball team as a senior. Raynes, who graduated in 1937, received the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award as well as the J. Peterson Ryder Award.
Raynes was also captain of the freshman basketball team. He founded the Alumni Varsity Club, which became the Dragon Club. Raynes went on to coach both the freshmen baseball and basketball team for three seasons from 1940-42. Raynes also served the University as the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Class of 1937*
Induction Class of 1977
Baseball, Men's Basketball
Herbert Raynes played three years of both basketball and baseball at Drexel. He was the captain of the varsity basketball team as a senior. Raynes, who graduated in 1937, received the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award as well as the J. Peterson Ryder Award.
Raynes was also captain of the freshman basketball team. He founded the Alumni Varsity Club, which became the Dragon Club. Raynes went on to coach both the freshmen baseball and basketball team for three seasons from 1940-42. Raynes also served the University as the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Henry B. Wallace
Class of 1935*
Induction Class of 1980
Football, Men's Basketball
Henry Wallace lettered in basketball and football for five years. He was the team captain of the basketball team in both his junior and senior years.
On the gridiron, Wallace played all 60 minutes in each of the team’s eight games during his senior year. He scored more than a third of the team’s points in one season, when he had six touchdowns and also scored on a safety. Wallace graduated from Drexel in 1935.
Class of 1935*
Induction Class of 1980
Football, Men's Basketball
Henry Wallace lettered in basketball and football for five years. He was the team captain of the basketball team in both his junior and senior years.
On the gridiron, Wallace played all 60 minutes in each of the team’s eight games during his senior year. He scored more than a third of the team’s points in one season, when he had six touchdowns and also scored on a safety. Wallace graduated from Drexel in 1935.
David Curry
Class of 1937*
Induction Class of 1983
Football, Men's Basketball, Track and Field
David Curry was awarded 11 varsity letters in three sports while a student-athlete at Drexel. Curry played was a four-year letterwinner in both basketball and track and field team. He also played three seasons of football at Drexel.
Curry was the Middle Atlantic Champion in the broad jump in 1936. He set the Drexel javelin record in 1937 with a throw of 187 feet. He captained the team that season. Curry was a four year member of the Varsity Club and served as the group’s President in his senior year.
Class of 1937*
Induction Class of 1983
Football, Men's Basketball, Track and Field
David Curry was awarded 11 varsity letters in three sports while a student-athlete at Drexel. Curry played was a four-year letterwinner in both basketball and track and field team. He also played three seasons of football at Drexel.
Curry was the Middle Atlantic Champion in the broad jump in 1936. He set the Drexel javelin record in 1937 with a throw of 187 feet. He captained the team that season. Curry was a four year member of the Varsity Club and served as the group’s President in his senior year.
Dr. Joseph E. Rhile
Class of 1937*
Induction Class of 1986
Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball
Joseph Rhile, who graduated in 1937, earned eight letters in his days at Drexel in three sports. He was a first baseman on the baseball team and hit .300 in his career. Rhile was a center and a linebacker on the football team and was a guard on the basketball team. He had
two fumble recoveries and caused a fumble in a win vs. Ursinus and had two interceptions and 10 unassisted tackles vs. Gettysburg.
Rhile went on to earn a master’s degree from Penn and received his Ph. D from Georgia State.
Class of 1937*
Induction Class of 1986
Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball
Joseph Rhile, who graduated in 1937, earned eight letters in his days at Drexel in three sports. He was a first baseman on the baseball team and hit .300 in his career. Rhile was a center and a linebacker on the football team and was a guard on the basketball team. He had
two fumble recoveries and caused a fumble in a win vs. Ursinus and had two interceptions and 10 unassisted tackles vs. Gettysburg.
Rhile went on to earn a master’s degree from Penn and received his Ph. D from Georgia State.
Robert Ambler
Class of 1975
Induction Class of 1987
Men's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse
Bob Ambler played four seasons of varsity lacrosse and also suited up for the basketball team for two years. He graduated as one of the top lacrosse players in school history setting numerous school offensive records.
In 1975, his senior year, he won both the Epstein Lacrosse Award as the team MVP and the Lt. Greene Award as Drexel’s top graduating student-athlete. Ambler, a two-time co-captain, was an All-East Coast Conference All-Star and played in the North-South All-Star game as a senior, when he was the top senior goal scorer in the nation. He set the school record for career points (231) and points in a season (76). Ambler tied the school record for goals in a game with nine, goals in a season with 45 and finished his career with 121 goals and 110 assists.
Class of 1975
Induction Class of 1987
Men's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse
Bob Ambler played four seasons of varsity lacrosse and also suited up for the basketball team for two years. He graduated as one of the top lacrosse players in school history setting numerous school offensive records.
In 1975, his senior year, he won both the Epstein Lacrosse Award as the team MVP and the Lt. Greene Award as Drexel’s top graduating student-athlete. Ambler, a two-time co-captain, was an All-East Coast Conference All-Star and played in the North-South All-Star game as a senior, when he was the top senior goal scorer in the nation. He set the school record for career points (231) and points in a season (76). Ambler tied the school record for goals in a game with nine, goals in a season with 45 and finished his career with 121 goals and 110 assists.
Charles A. Knapp
Class of 1936*
Induction Class of 1995
Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball
Charles Knapp lettered four seasons in baseball and football at Drexel. He also played three years on the basketball team before his graduation in 1936. Knpaa served as a captain of both the baseball and football teams.
After his stellar career in University City, Knapp went on play professionally in both baseball and football. He had the distinction of playing with both the Phillies and the Eagles. He advanced to the majors with the Phillies before being forced to retire due to injury. Knapp
also played one year as a reserve halfback and quarterback with the Eagles.
Class of 1936*
Induction Class of 1995
Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball
Charles Knapp lettered four seasons in baseball and football at Drexel. He also played three years on the basketball team before his graduation in 1936. Knpaa served as a captain of both the baseball and football teams.
After his stellar career in University City, Knapp went on play professionally in both baseball and football. He had the distinction of playing with both the Phillies and the Eagles. He advanced to the majors with the Phillies before being forced to retire due to injury. Knapp
also played one year as a reserve halfback and quarterback with the Eagles.
