Foster Diebold (2006) - Edinboro Athletics Hall of Fame

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Foster Diebold

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2006
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Foster Diebold served as the President of Edinboro University for 17 years, from 1979 to 1996. That marked the second-longest tenure by a president in the institution’s history, and along the way he had a profound impression on the athletics program, supervising growth during a time when the university itself was under great financial distress. He oversaw the move of Fighting Scots athletics from NAIA to NCAA Division II Status. That was followed by the elevation of the wrestling program to Division I status in 1986-87, a move which he admits was bold at the time, but has certainly been a wise decision. His support was essential in the implementation of the summer camp fundraising system and subsequent scholarship program. During his tenure, Edinboro athletic teams won four national championships and 33 Pennsylvania state athletic conference titles. Finally, he served as the President of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference presidents at the time the PSAC was in its formative stages as a governing body. This group oversaw the commissioner and laid the foundation for the PSAC as we know it today-lone of the most respected conferences on the Division II level.

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