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Ann B. Shockey

  • Class
    1963
  • Induction
    1979
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Basketball, Field Hockey
Considered the greatest field hockey player Gettysburg has produced, she was named to the second All-America team her sophomore year. As a junior she became Gettysburg's first All- America player and only one of two collegiate players selected that year. As an All-America, she toured with the United States team throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Denmark. She came back to captain the Gettysburg team her senior year and received her third All-America honor. It was during her senior year that she led Gettysburg to a stunning 4-1 win over powerful West Chester.

Besides her field hockey talents, she was also an outstanding member of the basketball team for four years.

She died suddenly on October 31, 1972.
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