A three-year letterman in football and lacrosse, Slattery was a punishing running back and an All-American midfielder. Known for his hard work, dedication, and leadership, he was a great role model both on and off the field.
On the lacrosse field, Slattery possessed a powerful shot and could deliver a heavy check. The Statesmen went 29-9 during his career. The Rochester, N.Y., native served as a team captain in 1964, earning honorable mention All-America honors—the first player from the Flower City to be so recognized—and a spot in the All-American Classic (North-South All-Star game).
From the start of his scholastic career at Irondequoit High School through the end of his collegiate career, Slattery scored at least one goal in every lacrosse game he played.
During his senior year on the gridiron, Slattery led the Statesmen to a 4-3-1 record, the program’s finest season of the 1960s. He is remembered by his peers as “the finest athlete in the Class of 1964” and “Besides Dave Gibson ’65 (Hall of Fame Class of 1992), the best athlete I encountered in my time at Hobart.”
Additionally, Rudy Richardson ’64, captain of the 1963 football team, called Slattery, “a really classy athlete, who made all of his teammates proud to be on the same field with him.”
Slattery earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. The longtime employee of State Telephone Company retired as the executive vice president.
An active lacrosse player beyond his days on campus, Slattery competed with the Connecticut Valley Club Lacrosse team, earning a spot in the U.S. Club Lacrosse Association All-Star Game. In 2006, he was inducted into the U.S. Lacrosse Greater Rochester Chapter Hall of Fame.
