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H.D. "Deacon" Sweeley

  • Class
    1921
  • Induction
    1967
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball, Men's Basketball, Football
Three-sport star and captain of the football, basketball and baseball. Teams during his days at SU Sweeley's  most notable exploit occurred when his touchdown defeated Bucknell 10-9 in 1916. The only time a Crusader has managed that feat. Sweeley's football teams played big football powerhouses such as colgate, Fodrham and Army. His 1920 team astounded the nation playing colgate to a scoreless tie.
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