Hall of Fame
Row 1: M. Kingsbury, A. Delorenzo, P. Marks, B. Wright, L. Orvis, M. Mooney, D. Lucia, D. Hudson.
Row 2: Coach R. Terry, B. Rathgeber, P. Messina, D. Hartman, A. Ball, S. Hazen, R. Knisley, J. Edwards, L. Ingram, B. Scoskie, Manager R. Perry.
Missing From Picture: R. Gregory, R. Worthen, G. Barrows.
After a slow start to the season, the 1963 soccer team, coached by Richard Terry, finished the year with a 10-4-1 record, including a final nine game win streak. The Spartans advanced to the NAIA national tournament by defeating Barrington College, 2-1, with Bucky Knisley scoring both goals in the second period. At the NAIA National Championships, held in Frostburg, Maryland, Castleton beat defending champions East Stroudsburg 2-1 in a pelting sleet storm. But the scheduled playoff against Earlham College had to be canceled because of deep snow, and both colleges were named NAIA co-champions. CSC goalie Lee Orvis was named MVP of the tournament. Right halfback Pete Messina was also named to the All-Tournament team. Fullback Art Delorenzo was the team’s white letter winner, the most valuable player for the season.
