1997 Hall of Fame Inductee

VINCENT L. "WINNIE" MAYER

Football (1930-32)
Baseball (1931)
Inducted 1997

One of the most outstanding athletes of Delaware's early era in athletics, Mayer was a three-year letterwinner as an end in football in 1930-32 when he led the Blue Hens to the Class B Eastern title in 1931. He was named to Delaware's all-time football team in 1989. He also was a standout baseball player in 1931. He helped found the Newark Touchdown Club (now the Blue Hen Touchdown Club) and is one of University of Delaware athletics most avid and visible supporters. A 1933 graduate of the University of Delaware, Mayer passed away in January, 2008.