Hall of Fame

Erwin J. (Sonny) Fox
Sport: Crew
Year Graduated: 1955
Year Inducted: 1970

"Sonny" Fox, a 1955 graduate, is regarded as one of the best oarsmen ever to come to Boston University. He led the Terriers to unprecedented rowing success, then later competed in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia and the World Rowing Championships at Posnan, Poland. He coached both eight-oar and four-oar crews in five U.S. championships and eight Canadian championships. He is a native of Buffalo.