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Hampden-Sydney College

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Hall of Fame

Joe Viar

Joe Viar

  • Class
    1963
  • Induction
    2012
  • Sport(s)
Viar was a two-way player on the football field as a defensive end and tight end from 1959-62. As a senior, he led the team in receiving yards with 204 to go with a touchdown. He was also named First Team All Mason-Dixon Conference and All Little-Eight that season. Viar has shown unwavering support and devotion to the College throughout the years, highlighted by co-founding the Athletics Hall of Fame with Hall of Fame Athletic Director Louis “Weenie” Miller; he has served as the Master of Ceremonies of the induction ceremony for a number of years. In addition, Viar serves on the Gridiron Club Advisory Board and has served on the Athletic Committee of the Board of Trustees for ten of the last 12 years. He is now a Trustee Emeritus.  
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