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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College Tigers

Hall of Fame

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Ray Dodson

  • Class
    1969
  • Induction
    2017
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Wrestling
Ray Dodson was an outstanding two-sport athlete, playing defensive end on the football team and grappling at heavyweight for the wrestling team. On the gridiron, Dodson was a three-time All-Mason Dixon selection, a three-time All-Virginia Small College selection, and a 1968 All-American. A captain in 1968, he helped the Tigers to a 1966 Mason-Dixon Conference Championship. On the wrestling mat, he was a two-time Ray Moore Award Winner, given to the most valuable wrestler. He was also given the Otis Bradley Outstanding Wrestler Award Winner and the Outstanding Freshman Athlete Award. He was also a captain of the wrestling team as a senior and held a career record of 34-5-1.
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