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Bill Stetson

Willis "Bill" Stetson

  • Class
    1933
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Administrator
A four-sport athlete in the 1930s, Stetson left an indelible, life-long mark on Swarthmore Athletics as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. A standout in soccer, golf, basketball and baseball, Stetson made his biggest impact on the soccer pitch with two All-American selections in 1931 and 1932. As a coach, Stetson led the 1974 men's soccer team to a runner-up finish at NCAA National Championship, while coaching to a 77-60-12 mark over 15 seasons. He also accumulated a 122-121 record over 14 seasons as the men's basketball coach, leading the squad to the MASC Southern Division Championship in 1947. Stetson went on to become the longest-acting athletic director in department history, serving from 1949-76. 
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