Hall of Fame Class of 1978

Charles W. Ufford, Jr. '53 - All-Around:With a racquet in his hand, he was destructive on any kind of surface. Standing 6'5", he used his tremendous reach to crush opponents on confining squash courts, winning two National Intecollegiate championships. He twice captained the tennis team, including the 1952 team that beat Yale 14-1. Part of his success came from his leg power, developed through many season on the soccer field. He twice captained the team and was names All-American.

Richard J. Clasby '54 - All-Around: One of Harvard's few nine-letter athletes, he ranks with the fabled stars who form a very exclusive club. Remembered primarily for his sensational feats on the gridiron, he was also a standout in hockey and baseball. Through all his stardom, he kept athletics in their proper perspective as just one facet of the college experience. His feats defy abbreviated listing but they remain forever in Harvard's athletic annals.

John G. Caulfield '50 - Baseball: A sure-handed fielder and a challenging batter, he made the team as a freshman. He finished four great years by captaining the 1950 team and leading the Eastern Intercollegiate League in hitting with a .438 average. In 1948 he was also Harvard's leading hitter.

Clifton D. Crosby '50 - Baseball: A three-year vertern behind the plate, he combined with Ira Godin '50 to form a highly successful battery. He was a rabbit on the basepaths, too. His outstanding contributions were rewarded with the Wendell Bat in 1948 and the Wingate Memorial Trophy in 1950.

Ira F. Godin '50 - Baseball: For four years he baffled opposing batters to become one of Harvard's greatest hurlers. He had a 1.34 earned run average for the 1949 season, during which he led the Eastern League with an ERA of .82 for 78 innings.

William T. Leavitt '50 - Crew: A mover of giants, he became the fourth coxwain in Harvard rowing history to captain a Harvard crew. Imperious at times, cajoling at others– and stung by the upset loss to Yale in 1949 – he steered the 1950 crew through a tremendous season, culminating in a photo-finish victory over Yale.

Louis B. McCagg, Jr. '52 - Crew: Son of a rowing father, he moved into the stroke seat as a sophomore and helped the Leavitt crew achieve its international stature. As a junior, he helped make Tom Bolles' last year a success, including a two-mile course record at Cornell and a thunderous 22-second victory over Yale on the Thames.

Thomas H. Gannon '50 - Football: Ready for action in any season, Chip won three letters in football, three in basketball and one in baseball. A two-way player on the gridiron, he was a slashing halfback, a good passer, and a superlative defender. His name is still in the record books for punt return yardage and pass interceptions. Relatively short for a basketball player, he starred on the court for three years and captained the quintet in 1949 as a junior.

Howard E. Houston '50 - Football: Beneficiary of the post-war freshman eligibility rule, he played four years of varsity football, becoming one of the greatest tackles in Crimson history. Strong and rugged (he was also a standout member of the wrestling team), he commanded tremendous respect from the opposition.

Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, Jr. '54 - Football: A tower of strength in the center of action for three years, Jeff received little publicity but was a leader in maintaining morale in a difficult period. His inspirational play helped coach Lloyd Jordan in restoring respectability to the football scene. He carried his enthusiasm into the winter season, playing a key role as a sturdy defensemen on the hockey team.<

John C. Culver '54 - Football: Uncertain as a sophomore, he developed into the powerhouse member of a stunning backfield that produced three winning seasons. Most successful was his junior year in which Harvard was just two touchdowns from a perfect season. To clinch the 6-2 record of that year, he ran 34 yards for the second touchdown in the 13-0 victory over Yale.

Burke Boyce '22 - Fencing: The first of three men to dominate the sword scene in the 1920's, he was hailed as the greatest stylist of the era. After his college career he won a place on the United States Olympic Team.

Edward L. Lane '24 and Everett H. Lane '24 - Fencing: Identical twins, indentical fencing masters, the most famous brother combination in Harvard fencing history. How can they be separated? In days when fencing matches were held in such places as teh Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Astor in New York, the Lanes let Harvard to two straight intercollegiate Championships, the first since 1899. Facially indistinguishable, they became individuals behind the iron mask; Everett forever on the attack and Edward piling up points with a devillish defense.

Richard T. Button '52 - Skating: Superlative in performance, superlative in demeanor, superlative in promoting widespread public acceptance of an athletic art form, he stands alone in his field. Voted a special "H" Award as an Olympic gold medalist, he is one of the most illustrious members of the Harvard athletic family.