2005 Hall of Fame Class
| James Swartz | Gordon Robeson | Eric Hanson |
James R. Swartz (1977-1980)
Swartz was a two-year member of the Alfred State College swimming team. During his career he earned NJCAA All-American honors four times. He also helped his team to an 8th place finish at Nationals in 1978. and a 6th place finish in 1980.
Five of his individual best swim times are still Alfred State College records. He currently holds the record in the 200 freestyle (1:44.69), the 500 freestyle (4:45.63), the 100 backstroke (55.75), the 200 backstroke (2:00.18), and the 400 individual medley (4:33). He also was a member of the 400 freestlye relay team, the 400 medley relay team, and the 800 freestyle relay team that hold school records.
For his accomplishments in the pool, Swartz was named the Alfred State Freshman Male Athlete of the Year in 1978 and the Senior Male Athlete of the Year in 1980.
Swartz is the first swimmer to be inducted into the Alfred State College Athletics Hall of Fame.
Swartz transferred to SUNY Cortland where he became a six-time NCAA Division III All-American. Currently he resides in Apex, NC, with his wife, Lisa, and children, Nicole and Michael. He is employed by Price Waterhouse Coopers and is the swim coach at the local high school.
Gordon Robeson (1954-1956)
Robeson was one of the first basketball stars at Alfred State College. He was a memeber of the Alfred State College basketball teams between 1954 and 1956. During his two years, he helped the Pioneers to a 21-16 record.
Robeson was know for his hard play and spunk on the court and great ability at the foul line. He shot 85% form the foul line during the 1953-54 season and 81.9% during the 1954-55 season.
During the 1954-55 season he served as team captain. He was named second team All-Empire State Basketball Conference after scoring 344 points on the season (17.2 points per game average). Robeson also helped the team to a program best, at the time, 14-6 record.
For his solid play he was the first ever recipient of the Carleton H. Davis Sr. Memorial given to the outstanding athlete of the year.
Robeson was active in many areas at Alfred State. He competed in the hurdles for the track and field team, served as the vice president of his class, and was secretary of Psi Delta.
Eric J. Hanson (1996-1998)
Hanson was a two-year member of the Alfred State College baseball team. He was a member of the first ASC Region III Championship (Spring 1997) and the first Western New York Athletic Conference Championship team (Fall 1997). During his time at Alfred, the baseball team had a 90-35 record.
For his career, Hanson hit .368 with 17 homeruns, 93 RBI, 122 runs scored and 40 stolen bases. Currently he is in the top five in eight offensive categories and in the top 10 in 11 offensive categories. He was named All-Region III in 1997 and 1998, and All-WNYAC in 1997.
Hanson was also honored three times by the baseball program by being named the Most Valuable Position Player. He was also named Freshman Athlete of the Year by the Athletic Department in 1997.
In addition to his athletic honors, Hanson was named to the Region III All-Academic Team in 1998. Hanson is the first baseball player to be inducted into the Alfred State College Athletics Hall of Fame.
After he finished his athletic and academic career at Alfred State, Hanson received a baseball scholarship to Quincy (IL) University. Currently Hanson is employed by SBC Telecommunications, Co. and resides in Streamwood, IL, with his wife Angela.