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VIDEO - Andy Fellouris (2011 Hall of Fame) - Steve Slocum Presenter (speaks until 5:30 mark)/ Steve Slocum, coming off recent mouth surgery, delivers captivating speech (begins at 5:30 mark).

Salisbury, MD – Steve Slocum, a member of the 2012 Wagner College Hall of Fame Class and one of the top offensive linemen in school history, passed away on May 10 at the age of 51 following a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. 
 
Slocum, a member of the Seahawk football program from 1981-1985, was perhaps the best center to ever don the Green & White. A four-year starter and two-time captain, Slocum was the ultimate leader and technician who helped paved the way for Wagner to accumulate a 31-8-2 (.780) record during his four years.
 
He is survived by his wife Cheryl, a former captain of the Wagner College cheerleading team, and daughters Elizabeth and Melissa.
 
“A great one. We've lost a great man,” said Wagner head football coach Walt Hameline. “Steve Slocum was just a special, special person. He was someone who put others before himself, what a wonderful family...he was a winner in every aspect of his life and someone who will be truly missed.
 
“I was proud that he was one of us, proud to have coached him,” Hameline added. “And proud that we went on to become great friends.”
 
The Susquehanna, PA native helped Wagner to a 9-1 mark as a freshman in 1981, followed by an 8-1-1 mark in his sophomore season of 1982. As a junior in 1983, Slocum solidified an offensive line that helped the Seahawks post an 8-2-1 record and a victory in the ECAC NY-NJ Metro Championship Game, a 48-7 vanquishing of St. John's as Wagner scored touchdowns on six of its first seven offensive possessions.
 
Thanks in large measure to Slocum's fine work up front, running back John Franco went on to gain 1,166 yards, a figure that led all of Division III in 1983, en route to securing First-Team All-America honors. The Seahawks hit their stride over the latter half of the season as Wagner outscored the opposition 201-27 over the final five games while averaging 450 yards per game.
 
As a freshman in1981, Slocum's play helped set the tone up front as Wagner established school records with 2,612 rushing yards, 45 touchdowns and 37 rushing touchdowns. In addition to blocking for Franco, Slocum helped spring holes for Alonzo Patterson during two of his three All-American seasons in 1981 and 1982.
 
Despite checking in at an undersized 6-0, 225 pounds, Slocum was regarded as the strongest player on the 1984 team that went 6-4.
 
Slocum was the founder and CEO of Slocum Financial Services, a member of Nationwide Insurance.
 
Arrangements will be provided by Holloway Funeral Home, Salisbury, MD.