Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James and Jean Genasci Papers
Collection — Box 01-08
Identifier: MS-540
Abstract
Dr. James Genasci was born in 1928. He attended Springfield College, receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1950 and a Master of Science in 1955. He got a Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1960. He was an Associate Professor of Physical Education and eventual Assistant Director of the Division of Graduate Studies at Springfield College from 1963 to 1994. Dr. Genasci was also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, co-founding the Pioneer Valley Chapter of PFLAG, Inc....
Dates:
ca. 1940-2000
Leslie Mann Springfield College Records
Collection — Box 01
Identifier: MS-532
Abstract
Leslie Mann was born on November 18, 1893 in Lincoln, Nebraska. While attending Lincoln high school, Mann lettered and made All-state in three sports: basketball, baseball, and football. Mann attended Springfield College from 1911 to 1913 and received a Bachelor of Physical Education in 1925 and a Bachelor of Science in 1941, the delays mainly due to his Major League Baseball career. Mann is widely regarded as one of the most talented athletes to attend the college, becoming the first...
Dates:
ca. 1908-2017
Springfield College’s Edward S. Steitz Records
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG-178
Abstract
Edward S. Steitz was born on November 7th, 1920. After arriving at Springfield College in 1948, he was appointed as the head varsity basketball coach at Springfield College in 1956. His teams never had a losing season, and he ended with a 185-86 record. He served on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee from 1967 through his death in 1990. He can be credited for creating the three-point shot among many other rules. For this work and his passion for the game, Steitz was inducted into the...
Dates:
ca. 1951-1971
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