Wagner College Athletics

Bob Malizia was a tri-captain and driving force for the undefeated (9-0) 1967 Team that won the Lambert Bowl, signifying the best small college team in the East. A member of two undefeated teams, as he was a freshman on the (10-0) 1964 squad as well, Malizia was a tenacious and aggressive two-way player and three-year starter. Listed at 5’11” and 190 pounds, Malizia starred at both offensive guard and linebacker, despite going up directly against bigger foes. He was a top performer and leader for the 1967 team which led Division III in rushing yardage and recorded four shutouts, allowing an average of just 4.67 points per game. He was awarded a game ball for battling through injury in late-season 23-7 victory over Springfield College. Regarded as a coach on the field and an explosive, confident and poised leader, on defense who earned a reputation as an instinctive and smart linebacker, equally adept at stopping the run and pass. A native of Wyckoff, NJ and Ramapo Regional High School, Malizia received written Hall of Fame endorsements by more than 20 of his former teammates.

Presenter: Artie Attonito - Teammate