Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame
Sculley, Tom
Tom Sculley
- Induction:
- 2006
- Class:
- 1974
Often credited with playing a major role in revitalizing a legendary program, Thomas P. “Tom” Sculley was an NCAA national champion at 134 pounds as a senior in 1974. Sculley saved his best campaign for last, as his senior season still ranks among the best individual efforts in the storied history of Lehigh wrestling.
Legendary Lehigh coach Thad Turner credits Sculley for nearly single-handedly rejuvenating the Lehigh wrestling program. “Arriving in my first year as coach, Tom was to my program what Ed Eichelberger was to Coach [Gerry] Leeman’s in the 1950s - a leader around whom future success followed,” Turner said.
Sculley qualified for nationals as a junior, but fell one win short of earning All-American status. That shortcoming helped motivate Sculley for his success the following year.
As a senior, Sculley posted a remarkable 26-0-1 season on the mat at 134 pounds. Along the way, Sculley defeated the likes of Navy’s Dan Muthler, who was the defending NCAA champion, at the Lehigh-Navy dual in Annapolis. Sculley’s national title was the first under Coach Turner, and the first by a Lehigh wrestler since 1967.
Although he did not defer a year, Sculley posted a record of 59-11-3 in his Lehigh career. His unbeaten season in 1973-74 is one of just eight produced by the Lehigh program since 1965. Sculley was a two-time team captain for the Brown and White.
Prior to his arrival at Lehigh, Sculley was a standout wrestler at nearby Bethlehem Catholic High School. He posted a 64-2-1 record on the mats in high school, en route to capturing three Pennsylvania state crowns. Sculley was named his school’s athlete of the year in 1970 and the City of Bethlehem’s top athlete in 1974.
For his efforts, Sculley has earned a spot in the PIAA Hall of Fame, the Bethlehem Catholic High School Hall of Fame, and the Pennsylvania state District XI Hall of Fame.
“This honor really means a lot to my family and me,” Sculley said of his induction. “I’ve had old friends that I have not heard from in thirty years calling to congratulate me. It make me realize just how special this day will be.”
Sculley earned his degree in business and economics from Lehigh in 1976. Since graduating from Lehigh, Sculley has remained involved in the Lehigh wrestling program. Currently the COO of Brute, Inc. in nearby Sinking Spring, Pa., Sculley and his company have continuously played an important role in the success of the Lehigh varsity wrestling program, the club wrestling program, and the EIWA.
Legendary Lehigh coach Thad Turner credits Sculley for nearly single-handedly rejuvenating the Lehigh wrestling program. “Arriving in my first year as coach, Tom was to my program what Ed Eichelberger was to Coach [Gerry] Leeman’s in the 1950s - a leader around whom future success followed,” Turner said.
Sculley qualified for nationals as a junior, but fell one win short of earning All-American status. That shortcoming helped motivate Sculley for his success the following year.
As a senior, Sculley posted a remarkable 26-0-1 season on the mat at 134 pounds. Along the way, Sculley defeated the likes of Navy’s Dan Muthler, who was the defending NCAA champion, at the Lehigh-Navy dual in Annapolis. Sculley’s national title was the first under Coach Turner, and the first by a Lehigh wrestler since 1967.
Although he did not defer a year, Sculley posted a record of 59-11-3 in his Lehigh career. His unbeaten season in 1973-74 is one of just eight produced by the Lehigh program since 1965. Sculley was a two-time team captain for the Brown and White.Prior to his arrival at Lehigh, Sculley was a standout wrestler at nearby Bethlehem Catholic High School. He posted a 64-2-1 record on the mats in high school, en route to capturing three Pennsylvania state crowns. Sculley was named his school’s athlete of the year in 1970 and the City of Bethlehem’s top athlete in 1974.
For his efforts, Sculley has earned a spot in the PIAA Hall of Fame, the Bethlehem Catholic High School Hall of Fame, and the Pennsylvania state District XI Hall of Fame.
“This honor really means a lot to my family and me,” Sculley said of his induction. “I’ve had old friends that I have not heard from in thirty years calling to congratulate me. It make me realize just how special this day will be.”
Sculley earned his degree in business and economics from Lehigh in 1976. Since graduating from Lehigh, Sculley has remained involved in the Lehigh wrestling program. Currently the COO of Brute, Inc. in nearby Sinking Spring, Pa., Sculley and his company have continuously played an important role in the success of the Lehigh varsity wrestling program, the club wrestling program, and the EIWA.
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