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Hall of Fame

Fred Rust Jr.

  • Class
    1954
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Track
Football, Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Track
Graduation year: 1954
Induction year: 2003 
  • Saint Leo Prep School Track, Football, Baseball, Basketball 1948-54
  • Was a standout performer for track team for three years. Set a state record for the shot put in 1954 with a distance of 47 feet, 9 and 3/4 inches
  • Played football for four years where he was considered to be one of the best players ever and serves as co-captain for two years
  • Was the initial winner of Service to Saint Leo Award given by Alumni Association in 2001
  • Was an honor roll student for four years, a class officer for four years, a class monitor fo two years
  • His nickname was "Mr. Chamber of Commerce" for all the help he gave over the years to new students
Induction Class of 2003
Joe E. Mason, Sr. '01
Fred Rust, Jr.
Kelly Bowe, '97
Shawn Jennett, '97
Jim D'Aloia, '80
Jim Corsi, '83
J.P. Ricciardi, '80
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