Hall of Fame
Richard Kowalski '76 was the second player in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 or more yards in each of four consecutive seasons. His career total of 4,632 yards, an NCAA Division III record until 1985, still stands as the Hobart record, along with his career marks for most points (308), most carries (907), and most yards in total offense (4,760). The Most Valuable Player on the football team for three straight seasons, he was named a first team All-American in 1975, just the second Statesmen to earn first team honors. Kowalski also won the Vincent Welch Trophy for scholarship and leadership in 1973, the Murray Bartlett Trophy for sportsmanship in 1975, and the Statesmen Trophy in 1976. He served as captain of the football team as a senior, and his jersey number (44) was retired in 1976.
