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Albright Athletics Hall of Fame

Gene Shirk

Gene Shirk

  • Class
  • Induction
    1989
  • Sport(s)
- Born April 12, 1901

- From Adamstown, PA

- Albright College Honorary Doctor of Humanities - 1981

- AC teacher, coach, Assistant Director, Assistant to President, for over 40 years

- Mayor of Reading, PA- 2 terms

- AC Football Stadium Renamed in his honor - 1981

- Named to NCAA Athletic Director Hall of Fame - 1974

- ECAC Distinguished Achievement Award for contributions to intercollegiate athletics - 1987


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