1997 Hall of Fame Inductee

R.R.M. "BOB" CARPENTER, JR.

1915-1990
University of Delaware Trustee (1945-90)
Inducted 1997

As a trustee, educator, sports enthusiast, conservationist, and benefactor, no one symbolized the University of Delaware's athletic spirit and tradition more than Bob Carpenter. The Bob Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center is named in his honor. He also owned the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team and was co-founder of the Delaware High School Blue-Gold All-Star Football game played each summer at Delaware Stadium. He is also a member of the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. During his 45-year tenure on the UD Board of Trustees, Carpenter brought honor and distinction to his adopted alma mater.