1972 Game Action vs Cortland

1972 Game Action vs Cortland
Eagle QB Dennis Rosolowski around left end
Half a century ago we endured triple sessions in the August heat, pounded each other on a daily basis, and battled rugged competition weekly, all in spartan conditions. We bled green and gold.

And we had fun together, too.

Half a century later we have our memories and we have each other. We no longer flash the green and gold like we did in the day. Ours is the color that comes with age, experience, and some wisdom.

We are The Gray Eagles. Our stories are preserved here.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017


Gray Eagle Walt Hamline played linebacker for Brockport from '72 through '75, his first two seasons under Coach D. Upon graduation, Walt became a coach at the collegiate level. He led the 1987 Wagner team to the DIII championship and eventually elevated the program to DI.

Walt's is an interesting story. We learn some of it in the attached interview found on the footballmatters.org site where he expresses his appreciation for Coach D, whom he considered a mentor.


Walt's time at Wagner is captured on his Wiki page.


Walt remains the Wagner AD. Congratulations, fellow Gray Eagle. Looks like you have a wonderful family and have built a fine career. Not surprised.
submitted by Frank Connell, #75
Class of 1972
Greece, NY 
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