SELINSGROVE, Pa. -- Former three-sport athlete, athletic director and coach at Susquehanna University, Jim Hazlett '52, has passed away at the age of 84 at his home in Richmond, Va. on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Hazlett was born Jan 13, 1926 in Tarentum, Pa. He played football, baseball and basketball for the Crusaders and was named “Athlete of the Year” in 1952. He was also named athletic director in 1966 and assumed duties as the head football and baseball coach.

Before transferring to Susquehanna, Hazlett enlisted in the Air Force for World War II and upon discharge, went to Kiski Prep and Westminster College.

As a player, Hazlett anchored the offensive line at center for the Crusaders from 1950-51 for the legendary father-son coaching combination Amos Alonzo Stagg Jr. and Sr.  In 1951, the Crusaders went a perfect 6-0, while Hazlett earned Associated Press Little All-America honors at his center position. He helped the team average 30.8 points per game, and win each game by an average of 15 points per game. During his playing career, the Crusaders compiled a 10-2-1 record.

As a coach from 1966-77, Hazlett guided the SU football team to a 39-69-3 record in 12 seasons. The 1970 Crusaders posted a 7–3 record and won the Middle Atlantic Conference North Division and defeated Georgetown University, 45-20, in a NCAA playoff game.

Hazlett was inducted into the SU Hall of Fame in 1974. He is also enshrined in the Edinboro College Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.

A Funeral Service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Lower Burrell, Pa. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

Fork Union Military Academy 
4744 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, Va. 23055

All Saints Episcopal Church
8787 River Road
Richmond, Va. 23229-8303

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