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The exclusive purpose of this organization is:
A. To promote and advance the football program at West Chester University.
B. To solicit, garner and make distribution of revenues for scholarships to be
presented to student athletes (male/female) in the football program at West
Chester University in accordance with all N.C.A.A. Rules and Regulations.
The future success of the West Chester University Football Program
depends on the financial support of the West Chester Alumni and friends of the
University.
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About the scholarships:
A. To promote and advance the football program at West Chester University.
B. To solicit, garner and make distribution of revenues for scholarships to be.
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OFFICERS
Harvey W. Harr, President
Roger Aughenbaugh, Vice-President
Tom Burnley, Treasurer
Tony Aspite, Secretary
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Bill Blystone
Jack Byrne
William Capone
Randy Ireson
Mickey Jones
Jim McFadden
Fred McKonly
Dominic Scamaffa
Jack Sweeney
Brian Trotter
Mike Willard
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Walter Blair
Nicholas Bruno
Walt Buechele
Tom Cheesman
Ray DiSerafino
Tom Ercoloni
Nancy Ferreri
Tom Fillippo
John Furlow
Carl Gersbach
Mike Gowen
Danny Hale
Dale Hall
Jack Harrington
Ken Johns
Al Kelly
Frank Mellor
Steven Mitten
Alex Neiman
Jim Pribula
Robert Rafferty
Joseph Senser
Ashton Smith, Jr.
Raymond Spafford
John Tachovsky
Ralph Tamm
Elinor Z. Taylor
John Thompson
Bob Tomlinson
Charles Webber
Dick Yoder
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About Dr. W. Glenn Killinger
Dr. Glenn W. Killinger (1898-1988) was a legend. Spanning an era of 48 years, his career has been distinguished by the fulfillment of professional goals, and the attainment of personal ideals of success that have brought national recognition to West Chester and the respect of his colleagues.
A professor on the West Chester State
College faculty for thirty-six years, “Killy” as
he is affectionately called by his many
friends, was a dedicated and inspiring
teacher, popular dean of men, wise counselor,
and brilliant coach until his retirement
in 1970.
Dr. Killinger entered the Pennsylvania
State University in September, 1917, during
the First World War, after learning he was too young to enlist for military
service. He registered for a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical
Engineering, and enrolled in the Student Army Training Corps. It was at Penn
State that Dr. Killinger came under the tutelage of a nationally famous coach,
Hugo Bezdek, who was to leave a lasting impression upon the young athlete.
Dr. Killinger, under Bezdek’s inspiration, was to make the following four years
significant ones in the varsity sports annals of the college, during which time
he earned nine letters in football, baseball, and basketball. A phenomenal broken-
field runner and aggressive quarterback, he acquired a deserved reputation,
and was named by Walter Camp as a halfback on his first All-American
football team, in 1921.
Following graduation in 1922, Dr. Killinger continued his career in athletics,
this time as a professional player and coach. In the latter capacity, he
served as head football coach at Dickinson College during 1922; backfield
coach at his alma mater from 1923 to 1926, where he also was head coach of
baseball; head coach of football at Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1927
to 1932; and head coach at Moravian College during 1933 coaching football,
basketball, and baseball. He played for the New York Yankees in major league
baseball, and played and managed in minor league baseball. He also played
for one season with the New York Giants professional football team.
Recognition of Dr. Killinger’s achievements as an athlete have included
induction into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1964, induction into the
National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame in 1966, and
election to the Coaches’ Hall of Fame by the American Association of College
Baseball Coaches in 1970. Sharing in these honors were his wife and constant
companion, Wilda, and his son, Bill.
"Killy" used to say, "...you must do better than your best..."
It has been said of Dr. Killinger that, “He never likes to do anything he doesn’t
know anything about. He knows the rules. He studies them inside and out,
backwards and forwards . . . throughout his entire professional career the
coach has been a stickler for perfection.”
Perhaps his personal impact upon West Chester University students was
summed up best in the 1958 yearbook, The Serpentine, which was dedicated
to Dr. Killinger: “In every age, capable leaders are needed to guide and to
inspire youth. West Chester is fortunate to have as a member of its professional
staff Dr. W. Glenn Killinger, who has been a source of inspiration to many
students. Dr. Killinger represents honor, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and
above all, loyal friendship. To us he represents that great combination of
strength in mind and in body which opens doors to education and to success.”
A further impact was made on October 25, 1968, when Killinger Men’s
Residence Hall was dedicated in his honor.
Dr. Killinger passed away in late July, 1988.
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