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Steve Slocum (1981-85) was one of the best offensive linemen in school history and 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. 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. Slocum passed away on May 10, 2013 following a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. 



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.

Click HERE to view the induction Steve Slocum who was presented by his former teammate former linebacker and 2011 Hall of Fame Inductee Andy Fellouris