SU to Honor John Mackey with Named Scholarship
11/26/2002 5:22:57 PM | Football
A member of SU's All-Century Team, Mackey played in four all-star games as a senior. After playing tight end for the Orange from 1960-62, Mackey was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the second round of the 1963 NFL Draft and played for the Colts until 1971. A five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-NFL honoree, Mackey played in two Super Bowls with the Colts. He concluded his professional career with the San Diego Chargers in 1972. He is called the best tight end in NFL hi story. Mackey was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
In April 2000, the Nassau County Sports Commission instituted the John Mackey Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding Division I-A collegiate tight end who most demonstrates positive sportsmanship while in good academic standing. Former SU All-American and NCSC board member Don McPherson founded the award.
Anyone wishing to participate in the scholarship may contact the Orange Pack Office at (315) 443-1419.
Tickets for the football game against Miami are available at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B), by telephone (888-DOMETIX) or on the internet (www.dometix.com). The Miami football ticket prices are $30 for adults and $15 for youth ages 18 and younger.
