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Paul Reardon, a pioneer in the W&J athletics department, became involved with the College first when Pete Henry hired him to serve as the head coach for swimming and track and assistant coach for football. Reardon made his biggest impact at the College after being hired as the athletic director in 1954. During his tenure, W&J added new tennis court surfaces and renovated the former College Field and the Henry Memorial Center. Fields for baseball, field hockey, softball and soccer were also added to the campus.
In his 33 years as athletic director, Reardon also found time to coach swimming (22 yrs.), track (12 yrs.), football (eight yrs.) and the first cross country team in school history. He was honored with the “Master Coach Award” by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America in 1964, the W&J Alumni Association Distinguished Award in 1986 and an honorary doctorate from the College in 1987.
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