Phil Thies (2022) - Hall of Fame - Wagner College Athletics

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Phil Thies

Class

1980
Induction

2022
Sport(s)

Football

A native of Staten Island, played all four years for the Green & White.
Moved over to the offensive line after starting out his career on Grymes Hill at defensive tackle.
In 1979 and 1980, he was tabbed to the All-East Eastern Collegiate Association Conference (ECAC) Division III team.
Named 1980 team captain and enjoyed his finest season.
Named to the 1980 Kodak First Team All-American team, becoming the first Seahawk to receive the honor.
Tabbed to the Named 1980 Associated Press (AP) Third Team All-American as well.
1980 New York Times "All East Team," All Divisions
1980 CoSIDA, Division III All American
Led the Seahawks to an 8-2 overall record in 1980.
Carved out a path, along with "Co-Workers" Danny Robinson, Pete Huffman, Peter Demeropoulos, Ed Galisewski, and Selwyn Davis that enabled the running back duo of Vernon Hall and Alonzo Patterson to run for both a single-season rushing record and a single-season total offense record.
He helped anchor an offense that broke a record for the most points ever scored in a single-season.

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