LOCK HAVEN, Pa. --- The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.
 
The third grouping so honored are the PSAC's 75 Greatest Male Athletes, recognizing former male student-athletes that had exceptional athletic careers during or after their participation in the PSAC. Clarion boasts seven men on the prestigious list: Kurt Angle, Kwame Morton Sr., Alex Sandusky, Wade Schalles, Dave Sheets, Pete Vuckovich and Michael Zucca.
 
"The legacy of the PSAC has been built on the backs of remarkable student-athletes whose impact transcends box scores and record books," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "Honoring the 75 greatest male athletes in our history is more than a celebration of talent. It's a tribute to the character, discipline, and competitive spirit that define our conference. These men didn't just compete in the PSAC—they helped shape its identity."
 

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Kurt Angle - Clarion, Wrestling, 1987-92
2x NCAA Division I national champion, one-time NCAA Division I runner-up, 3x PSAC Champion, 2x PSAC Wrestler of the Year, named to NCAA & NWCA 75th Anniversary All-Time team (one of only 15 wrestlers listed), went on to become 1996 Olympic gold medalist in Freestyle Wrestling

Kwame Morton Sr. – Clarion, Men's Basketball, 1990-94
2nd all-time in PSAC in career points (2,543), 1st in points in a season (845), set 21 Clarion and 10 PSAC records in career, 1994 D-II Player of the Year, led D-II in scoring in 1994 with 32.5 ppg, 3x PSAC West First Team

Alex Sandusky – Clarion, Football, 1950-53
Part of undefeated 1952 Lions Bowl team, Little All-America, went on to 13-year career with NFL's Baltimore Colts, earning All-Pro honors and winning two NFL titles

Wade Schalles – Clarion, Wrestling, 1970-74
NCAA Division I record of 106 pins, four-time NCAA Champion (twice College Division, twice Division I), named to NCAA & NWCA 75th Anniversary All-Time team (one of only 15 wrestlers listed)

Dave Sheets – Clarion, Swimming & Diving, 1990-93
20x NCAA Division II All-American, 9x PSAC Champion, team had three top-six finishes at NCAA Championships including 2nd in 1992 and 3rd in 1991

Pete Vuckovich – Clarion, Baseball, 1970-74
4x NAIA D-18 First Team, 3x First Team All-PSAC, AACBS and NAIA All-American in 1974, went on to MLB career and 1982 AL Cy Young Award, portrayed Clu Haywood in 1989 film "Major League"

Michael Zucca – Clarion, Swimming & Diving, 1974-78
Won nine national championships in diving (3x NCAA, 6x NAIA); helped Golden Eagles to four straight PSAC championships
 

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The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
 
The first 75 honorees were designated "Made in the PSAC", a group that recognizes former student-athletes that have gone on to influential careers after graduation (which could be in the sports industry, but not necessarily as a professional athlete.) The second 75 honorees were the conference's 75 Greatest Female Athletes.
 
The 75^th anniversary honors will conclude with the release of the PSAC's "Distinguished Keystones" on September 24.