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Class of 1981
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Stuart "Stukie" Hoskins
Stukie Hoskins started his talent-rich athletic career in Fredericksburg, where he was an outstanding athlete and four-sport star who won fourteen letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track at Fredericksburg High School.
In 1936, Hoskins entered the University of Richmond, where he became one of the all-time greats when he lettered in all four sports as a freshman. He dropped track but still managed to win thirteen letters. Hoskins’ talent won him spots on the All State football squad in 1938 and 1939 and All State basketball in 1940. He was also the top catcher in the state of Virginia and Southern Conference in 1939 and 1940. Coach Mac Pitt picked him as the best back in the state in 1939. Hoskins was captain of the basketball and baseball teams, and he also received the award for the best blocker in football his senior year.
Hoskins signed with the Boston Red Sox in 1940 and played minor league ball. When he was discharged from the army in 1946, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played with the Richmond Rebels in the Dixie League. A shoulder injury prevented him from competing in baseball again although he eventually became player manager of a semi-pro team in Emporia.
In 1950, Hoskins was recalled to active military duty by the Army to serve in the Korean conflict. He remained on active duty and retired in as a Lieutenant Colonel. Hoskins served as Chief of the Sports Branch in Europe, the largest Army sports program in the world. In this position, he was the United States representative to Counsil International Sports Militaire (CISM). Hoskins was the first American to receive the CISM Medal of Honor. Additionally, he received awards from the National Recreation Association and United States Jaycees for physical fitness leadership. Hoskins emerged as a sports ambassador of goodwill during his long and sometimes heroic career in the Army. He founded the Virginia Inter-Service Conference in 1965 and was unanimously elected its first commissioner.
Hoskins’ many career accomplishments include three battle stars in World War II and the Army Commendation Medal. He was awarded a Bronze Star in Korea, and was elected to the University of Richmond Sports Hall of Fame.
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