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John Wolff III (Hall of Fame)

John B. Wolff III

  • Class
    1965
  • Induction
    1999
  • Sport(s)
    Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
  • John Wolff was a standout three-sport athlete at Randolph-Macon from 1961-1965. Wolff continues to rank among the school's greatest performers in swimming, tennis and soccer.
  • Wolff's athletic achievements at Randolph-Macon began in the sport of swimming. In 1962, he set school records in the 60, 100, 20 and 440-yard free style. His records in the 60 and 100-yard freestyle races also served as records in the Little 8. In 1963, the team's captain, Wolff placed his name in the record book once again by breaking the school's record in the 20-yard butterfly.
  • A member of the Yellow Jacket tennis team, Wolff became the team's number one singles player. In 1963, the team co-captain produced an 11-4 singles record and an outstanding 14-1 doubles mark.
  • Turning to soccer in 1963, Wolff scored an R-MC record 10 goals. His performance earned him All-State honors in addition to All Mason-Dixon Conference Second-Team honors. The team's co-captain in 1964, Wolff was named the best offensive player in the state upon scoring a record 13 goals. His outstanding play earned him the honor of being the Yellow Jacket soccer program's first-ever All-American.
  • Wolff's contributions to Randolph-Macon also came in the form of numerous activities and services. He served as President of the Intramural Council and Varsity Club and was a member of the Athletic Council and Student Advisory Council. Wolff also served as a member of Phi Delta Theta and was named in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
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