William Paterson University Athletics

Daniel T. Jankelunas, Sr. ‘43

Baseball (1940-43)

• Pitched William Paterson’s first no-hit, shutout against Montclair State Teachers College, winning 1-0 on April 16, 1943
• Baseball team captain, 1941-42
• Defeated Montclair State Teachers College twice for a first-time sweep against rival, both by 4-3 scores
• Defeated Trenton State at home for the first time in William Paterson history
• Awarded Gold Baseball for four years of varsity play
• Also played basketball for the Pioneers

Inducted November 17, 2003