SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Bryon S. Magill ’91, G. Scott Smith ’61, Fernando Perez ’01, Lauren A. Sellers ’96, Rich D’Andrea ’01, Sean Casey
Peddie honored a remarkable group of athletes at the 28th Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in June. Bryon Magill ’91, Fernando Perez ’01, Lauren Sellers ’96, Scott Smith ’61, Coach Sean Casey, and the 2001 boys’ lacrosse team were recognized for their exceptional athletic feats and inspirational leadership. Since 1986, 121 individuals, 39 teams and one family have been inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame, representing more than a century of Peddie athletics.
G. Scott Smith ’61 Football, Lacrosse, Wrestling One of the preeminent three-sport athletes ever to don a Peddie uniform, Scott Smith lettered four years in football, four in lacrosse and three in wrestling. He excelled in promoting the true spirit and ideals of fair play, earning him Peddie’s citizenship award and membership in the coveted Gold Key Society. On the gridiron, Smith, at center, was one of the “hefty linemen” considered to be the “indispensable, yet unsung heroes of the Falcon eleven.” Led by captain Aysseh at right tackle, the 1960 football season proved to be the most exciting and successful since the 1950 squad went undefeated. Forcing undefeated Lawrenceville to a tie and crushing Blair 24-0, Coach Mickey Shuman’s Shu-men compiled a 4-2-2 record. In Smith’s four years, the Falcons never lost to Blair. Smith went on to play football for Denison University and after graduation turned down offers to play professionally. As wrestling captain his senior year, Scott compiled a record of six wins and one loss in the heavyweight class. The ’61 grapplers were runners-up in the heavyweight division of the New Jersey State Wrestling Championship for Preparatory Schools. Lacrosse was only in its second year as a varsity sport Smith’s senior year. Smith and Aysseh teamed up again along with a small nucleus of returning lettermen. The stickmen had trouble solidifying into a working unit, but their spirit on the field made up for any other shortcomings. A consummate team player, Smith represented Peddie in all seasons with great honor and dedication.
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