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Hall of Fame

Stan Michael HOF plaque

Stan Michael

  • Class
    1988
  • Induction
    2025
  • Sport(s)
    Football
* Transferred to Fordham from SUNY Cortland midway through fall of sophomore year (1969)
* Key member of the 1969 defense that held five opponents scoreless and yielded 45 points in eight games
* Recorded 47 tackles as a sophomore, fifth highest on team
* Became a starter as a junior in 1970 when the team was elevated to varsity status
* Had 68 total tackles, 27 solo, and recovered four fumbles for a defense that recorded three shutouts
* Earned All-State honors in 1970
* Voted co-captain as a senior in 1971
* Recorded 104 tackles, 40 solo, and blocked a kick
* Named team MVP and was named All-State
* Stan’s play was critical to making Fordham’s huge transition from successful club level ball to successful varsity possible.
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