Marion Potts Mather
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Sport:
Multiple |
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Year
Graduated: 1937 |
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Year
Inducted: 1996 |
The greatest testament to the athletic talents of Marion
Potts Mather comes from an old Boston Herald clipping uncovered
in the Sargent College archives. After praising her skill
and ability, the article goes on to state that had "Pottsey"
been a male, she would have made any of the men's varsity
teams.
However, intercollegiate athletics did not exist for women
in the 1930s, and the only venue for Mather to showcase her
talent and gain notoriety was through the interclass competition.
Complementing her individual skill, Mather was also an accomplished
team player, and her teams dominated the opposition in such
sports as volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, and basketball.
A highly competitive athlete, she also pursued head-to-head
competition, and enjoyed success in track and horseback riding.
Entering her senior year, Mather received one of Sargent College's
highest forms of tribute. In recognition of her outstanding
athletic skills and sportsmanship, she was selected to coach
the underclass teams.
