Hall of Fame
Artie DiMella (1984-1987) enjoyed an outstanding four-year run as a member of the vaunted Seahawk teams of late 1980s. DiMella helped spearhead the 1987 National Championship team, recording a team-best 149 tackles while serving as the team captain en route to earning Second Team Pizza Hut All American and ECAC All-Metro accolades. He helped the defense pitch three shutouts during the magical 1987 season while winning the Lia Trophy, presented annually to the top defensive player following the Homecoming Game.
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He also was part of a stout defense in 1986 that allowed the third-fewest points and fourth-fewest yards in school history, pacing the squad with 87 tackles and three interceptions. During his four years, Wagner posted a winning record every season in going 37-9. A standout in the classroom as well, DiMella earned GTE Academic All America honors.
