The Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame inducted three new members at the annual induction banquet on Friday, October 7 at the Storer Ballroom on the Shepherd campus. Football player Chad Broadwater '98, joined Ric Hutterly '65 (men's swimming), and Glenn Edwards '74 (men's tennis) as the 36th class to be inducted. The "terrific trio" bring the total number of inductees in the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame to 162. The trio was also recognized at the Lock Haven-Shepherd football game on Saturday.
Broadwater (Wheeling, W.Va./1993 graduate of Parkersburg High School), was a member of the Shepherd football team from 1994-97. He completed 455-of-897 passes for 6,583 yards and 60 touchdowns in his career. He finished his career as the program's all-time leader in pass completions, pass attempts, passing yards, passing touchdowns, and total offense. He was a member of the WVIAC championship teams in 1994 and 1997. A three-time All-WVIAC selection, he served as a team captain in 1997.
Hutterly (Avon Lake, Ohio/1960 graduate of Middletown (Md.) High School), was a member of the men's swimming team from 1960-62 and 1963-65. Hutterly won eight individual conference titles and was a part of three relay crowns over his career. He was a member of three WVIAC champion teams for the Rams. He later had success as a swimming coach at Western Colorado and Eastern Washington. He mentored seven All-Americans and his 1967-68 team ranked ninth nationally at Western Colorado. Hutterly coached four All-Americans at Eastern Washington and had a pair of nationally-ranked squads.
Edwards (Charles Town, W.Va./1969 graduate of Charles Town High School), was a four year member of the Shepherd men's tennis team from 1970-74. He posted a 35-13 career singles record as he played three years at number one and one year at number two. A three-time team captain, Edwards was a member of the undefeated (8-0) team of 1971. He went to a successful career as an educator/coach. He has led the Jefferson High School boys tennis team to over 700 wins since he became head coach in 1980. He served as the golf coach from 1987-93. Edwards has guided the boys and girls swimming teams since 1997 and has built those teams into regional powers.
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