
Bob Durocher M’94, P’13
Bob Durocher left an indelible mark on St. Lawrence University over his 35 year career. The third men’s soccer coach in program history, he established the Saints as one of the premiere programs in the nation. In 1999, his Saints became the first team in NCAA Division III history to go undefeated and untied en route to the program's first national championship, for which Bob earned NSCAA Division III Coach of the Year honors. After putting the finishing touches on his legendary coaching career, he was named Director of Athletics in 2015, serving in that role until 2024. The highlights of his tenure in that role include two phases of renovation at Appleton Arena including the completion of the George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center. Bob joined the 1999 soccer team as inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.
Margie Strait M’73 Margie Strait, a legendary administrator and coach, elevated St. Lawrence athletics by adding seven new teams and transitioning women's hockey to Division I. As Athletic Director, she oversaw transformative projects, including the construction of Robie Squash Center, Newell Field House, the St. Lawrence Boathouse, and Leckonby Stadium. Strait's commitment to student-athlete success earned her the distinct national award of NACDA/Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year in 2013. Margie was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025.
John Clark ’69, P’92, ’94, ’01, ’04, GP’19, ’24
John Clark was the first ICAC Champion in program history for Saints Wrestling, taking the title his sophomore year before claiming the title again his senior year. John became the St. Lawrence head wrestling coach in 1971, leading the program’s “Iron Five” to the 1988 NCAA Division III Championship. His mentorship as a coach produced nine NCAA Division III National Champions and 64 NYS All-State place winners. Upon his retirement from coaching, he took on the duties of Athletic Director for seven years at St. Lawrence and managed an athletic program that included 26 intercollegiate sports. John, who was instrumental in getting the Scarlet and Brown into what is now the Liberty League, was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.
Dick Metcalf ’63
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award winner for the class of 1963, Dick Metcalf was a record-setting quarterback for the football team and a standout in both basketball and baseball. His contributions to St. Lawrence and its athletic program continued well after his graduation as he served his alma mater as a coach, administrator and faculty member during a 40-year career. Professor Metcalf was named the inaugural Chairman of the athletics academic department in 1974, establishing a culture of learning on and off the field. For his contributions to student-athletes, Dick was inducted into the St. Lawrence University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004.