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Duke came form Waynesboro, Pa. where he was an excellent athlete. However, he made his mark on the collegiate scene by excelling in three varsity sports and graduated with a degree in history.
He was an end on the football team, a forward in basketball and one of the most versatile track athletes Gettysburg has had. He was captain of the 1929-30 basketball team which won 11 games and lost nine. Duke never played on a losing basketball team. He ran the 100, 220 and 440 in track and also threw the javelin, shot and discus.
He passed away on August 23, 1975.
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