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1994 Inductees
Individuals
Described by his coach Morley Fraser as a
“team player and outstanding man,” Duncan was co-captain and co-Most
Valuable Player during his senior year. Duncan capped his Albion career
in a brilliant fashion, pitching a no hitter against Hope and
consecutive one hitters against Michigan State and Olivet. The 3-1
victory Duncan recorded against Michigan State was the first for an
Albion baseball team in 53 years.
After graduation, Duncan earned his law degree
from the University of Detroit in 1974. He currently serves as Circuit
Judge for Genessee County, a position he has held since 1991. Duncan is
active in the Flint community with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program
and many other youth organizations. Duncan resides in Flint, Michigan
with his wife Dana and his son Devan.
An outstanding athlete, Addison lettered in
football and baseball. Named to the All-MIAA baseball team in 1956,
Addison stood out on the football field as well. He co-captained the
football team and was named Most Valuable Player and All-MIAA in 1955.
Following graduation, Addison was drafted and signed by the Washington
Redskins.
Addison worked at General Motors Parts and
Distribution from 1959-1980 and served as warehouse manager from
1966-1980. Addison was active with the United Way serving as chair of
the Pontiac and North Oakland County General Campaign. Addison passed
away May 13, 1980. He is survived by his wife Barbara and three
children.
A three sport athlete at Albion, Craig
participated in football, wrestling, and track winning a total of eleven
letters. He was an All-MIAA football player in 1969 when Albion won the
league championship, co-captain of the wrestling team in 1969 and 1970,
Most Valuable Wrestler in 1968 and 1969, and All-MIAA wrestler in 1969
and 1970. Craig also excelled in track. He was named Most Valuable
Player from 1968-1970, All-MIAA from 1968-1970, and Most Valuable in the
MIAA in 1970.
Craig currently resides in Pinckney, Michigan
with his wife Roberta and their son Seth.
One of Albion's greatest quarterbacks ever,
Frank established records for the most passes thrown, most passes
completed, most touchdowns, and most yardage gained in a game, season,
and career. Frank is the current record holder for most passing yardage
and most completions in a single game. In 1961 he was named to the
All-State Small College team, voted All-MIAA, and was a member of the
MIAA championship football team. The following year, Frank was named
co-captain of the football team.
Today, Frank is president and senior partner of
Urology Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He and his wife Pamela
Nicolls Gould, '64, reside in Grand Rapids.
A four-time letter winner, April had a
remarkable impact on field hockey and women's athletics. During her four
years on the field hockey team, Albion posted a winning record each
season. She was named to the All-Michigan Field Hockey team and was a
member of the Michigan College team that played the German Olympic
touring team in 1962. A four year member of the Women's Athletic
Association, April held the offices of treasurer and president within
that organization.
After graduation from Albion College, April
obtained her Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. For
the past 25 years, she has been employed at the Council for Retarded
Citizens of Jefferson County, providing support to and advocating on
behalf of persons who are mentally retarded and their families. April is
active in her community and church, spending much of her time
volunteering. April lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband Wayne
and their two children, John and Ashly.
One of Albion's finest basketball players, John
finished his career at Albion second on the all time scoring list with
1355 points. His accomplishments include being named All-MIAA Honorable
Mention in 1977, All-MIAA in 1978 and 1979, MIAA Most Valuable Player in
1978 and 1979, Academic All American in 1979, and Division III All
American in 1979. He finished his senior year by setting a school record
for points in a single season with 558. A member of the 1978
championship team that finished third in the NCAA Division III playoffs,
John was named to the NCAA Division III All Tournament Team.
Today, John works as a materials manager for
W.F. Wells in Three Rivers, Michigan. John and his wife Tracy currently
reside in Three Rivers.
Despite missing an entire season to study
abroad, Sue is perhaps Albion's greatest swimmer to date. She was named
All-MIAA in 1981, 1982, and 1984, MIAA Most Valuable Swimmer in 1982 and
1984, All American in 1981, 1982 and 1984, and Academic All-America in
1984. She was the NCAA Division III champion in the 1650 yard freestyle
and established the NCAA Division III record in the 1650 yard freestyle,
making her the first woman in the history of Albion and the MIAA to win
a NCAA Division III swimming championship. In her three year career, Sue
established 9 Albion records, 4 MIAA records, and 8 pool records.
Since graduation, Sue has continued to
participate in swimming both competitively and as a coach. She has been
both an assistant and head swimming coach, and in 1990, she placed first
in a competitive meet winning three different events. Currently, Sue
lives in Midland with her husband David and their daughter Jennifer
Ruth.
A remarkable swimmer, Greg lettered all four
years and was a team leader. He was named Most Valuable Swimmer in 1967
and was co-captain of the team in 1969 and again in 1970. When his
career at Albion was over, Greg had established school and pool records
in the 100, 200, 500, and 1000 yard freestyle events, was a member of
the record-setting 400 yard freestyle team, and had established the four
year career scoring record. In 1978, Greg was the assistant coach of the
Albion College Swimming and Diving Team.
An Albion native, Greg remained in the area
following graduation and became active in the community. He was a member
of the board of directors of the Albion Chamber of Commerce and Albion
Junior Achievement, and past president of the Albion Rotary Club. Today,
Greg is the owner and operator of a company specializing in automobile
repairs and customizing. He lives in Kernersville, North Carolina with
his wife Linda Vivian Pulling, '75.
An outstanding football player and team leader,
Joe was instrumental in leading the 1961 Britons to the MIAA
championship. In 1961 he was named Most Valuable Player, All-MIAA on
offense and defense, MIAA Most Valuable Player, was selected to the All
State Small College team and was also named honorable mention All
American Football Player in 1961. Unfortunately for Albion, Joe missed
his senior year to start medical school at the University of Michigan.
Joe retired from the practice of orthopedic
surgery in 1988. He enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, and
reading in his free time. Joe lives with his wife Barbara in Dearborn
Heights and they are the parents of four children and three
granddaughters.
A remarkable football player, Ron was drafted
and signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1966. Ron's Albion career
concluded with an impressive list of accomplishments. He was named All-MIAA
twice, in 1964 and again in 1965, and was named MIAA co-Most Valuable
Player in 1965. Ron was also a key member in helping Albion capture the
1964 MIAA title.
Currently, Ron is a teacher at Webster Middle
School and the assistant football coach at Bartlett High School in
Webster, Massachusetts. Ron has held a variety of other coaching
positions, including head football coach at Summerfield High School in
Petersburg, Michigan, assistant football coach and head wrestling coach
at Flushing High School in Flushing, Michigan, and assistant lacrosse
coach at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts.
Ron lives with his wife Elaine in Webster,
Massachusetts. They are the parents of two children.
Team
Albion's 1976 football team was perfect: 9-0
overall and 5-0 in the MIAA. The team finished the season ranked third
in the NCAA III rankings. A powerful team on both offense and defense,
Albion ranked first in rushing offense, total defense, defense against
scoring, third in rushing defense, and fourth in total offense among
Division III schools.
While teamwork was the key to Albion's success,
the Britons had ten players selected to be first team All-MIAA. They
included tri-captains Kevin Schaefer, Rick Otis and David Abbott; Kevin
Nixon, Ron Vanderlinden, James Haskins, Steve Spencer, Fred Cromie,
Frank Carr, and Steve Robb. Robb was also selected as the Most Valuable
Player in the MIAA.
Other team members included Jeffrey Allen,
Christopher Baker, James Bauman, Michael Bearman, Dennis Bearup, Richard
Bewley, Mike Biando, Michael Bivens, Frederick Boggan, Alvin Bonds,
Douglas Butts, Patrick Callaghan, Thomas Carr, Kurt Caurdy, Timothy
Compton, Stephen Crane, Ted Cromie, Phillip Damaska, Dexter Davis, John
DeLuyck, Thomas DeSana, Robert Dolsen, David Donovan, Donald Durrett,
Stuart Etherton, Clifford Flood, Thomas Freeland, David Galaviz, James
Gamin, Branko Gegich, Jr., Andy Harder, Martin Hoffmeister, M. Paul
Holbrook, Richard Howe, Jr., G. Mike Huff, Kent Kirsh, Thomas Klus,
Frederick Koch, Christopher Kroll, William Linsdau, John Lokar, Timothy
Luke, Ken Mangold, Richard Marx-manager, Paul McAvoy, James McChesney,
Daniel McGee, Craig Miller, Dale Miller, Tyree Minner, Anthony Perrino
III, Curtis Pope, Alfred Posa, Steven Posa, Peter Radowick, Timothy
Reindl, Kevin Roberts, Brian Russ, Frank Sander, John Schmidt, Randall
Seibert, Michael Skinner, Kevin Snyder, Paul Stark, L. Michael Stiltner,
Robert Tieche, Michael Tyler, David Verdun, Darryl Waller, Ronald
Wasczenski, Timothy Wenzel, Kurt Wiese, Gene Wiggins,Jr., Darrell
Williams, David Wood and David Zaitchik. Coaches included Head Coach
Frank Joranko, Defensive Coordinator Steve Beckholt, Defensive Line
Coach David Egnatuk, Offensive Line Coach Kenneth Foust and Trainer Walt
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