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Hall of Fame

Crowdle

Dr. James H. Crowdle

  • Class
    1919
  • Induction
    1973
  • Sport(s)
    Coach/Administrator
  • Helped set up a number of firsts at Canisius, including creating the graduate manager position in 1919, introduced Sunday football and doubleheader basketball games to Buffalo.
  • Also founded the Canisius student council in 1943, was promoted to serving as Director of Publicity and also founded The Griffin newspaper
  • Played multiple roles in the athletic department, which included catering to visiting teams and coaches and officials.
  • Often filled in roles for official scoring, public address, making arrangements for games at The Aud, setting up the press table for basketball and many other game operations.
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