Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics

Although a graduate of Cornell University, he provided financial and moral support to RPI Athletics a great many years … A Troy businessman, he started his financial support to RPI sports when he discovered grants were given to academic departments in the school, but none to the athletic department … One of his first and most obvious gifts came in the form of the trophy case that stands in the lobby of the ’87 gym … Donated funds to renovate the hockey locker rooms and also to pay for hockey helmets … Constant rooter for RPI athletic teams, on hand for many hockey, basketball and baseball games, in particular … Once honored at the RPI vs. Cornell hockey game by the RPI hockey team and Olympia … Was honorary member of the school’s Hall of Fame Committee in addition to being an honorary member of Olympia  … Contributor to the Hall of Fame as well as numerous other facilities around campus ... Baseball team plays at Robison Field ... Softball team plays at Doris Robison Field ... Swimming & diving compete in Robison Pool.